Atty. William Albert Schmalzl

Atty. William Albert Schmalzl

William Albert Schmalzl is a lawyer practicing general practice, banking & finance, structured finance and 4 other areas of law. William received a B.A. degree from University of Pittsburgh in 1974, and has been licensed for 47 years.

Chicago Chicago 47 yrs experience 47 year
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Profile Summary

About William Albert Schmalzl at a glance

William Albert Schmalzl is a Partner based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Mayer Brown Llp. They have 47+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1979. Their practice focuses on irs, business, and tax. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1979), US Supreme Court (1979), US District Court for the Northern District of Illinois (1979), and US Tax Court (1980). Educated at Harvard Law School (J.D., 1977) and University of Pittsburgh (B.A., 1974). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Section on Taxation) Chicago Bar Association, (Federal Tax Committee, State & Local Tax Committee, Activities American Bar Association. Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • William Albert Schmalzl is a lawyer practicing general practice, banking & finance, structured finance and 4 other areas of law
  • William received a B.A. degree from University of Pittsburgh in 1974, and has been licensed for 47 years
  • William practices at Mayer Brown LLP in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

William Albert Schmalzl's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases William Albert Schmalzl handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

IRS Disputes & Audits

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Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Tax Law

Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Illinois

Practicing law in Illinois. Legal matters in Illinois are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Chicago are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Illinois state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Illinois brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Illinois courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about William Albert Schmalzl

Where is William Albert Schmalzl's law office located?
William Albert Schmalzl's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is Mayer Brown Llp. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does William Albert Schmalzl handle?
William Albert Schmalzl focuses on irs, business, tax. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has William Albert Schmalzl practiced law?
William Albert Schmalzl has 47+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1979.
Where did William Albert Schmalzl go to law school?
William Albert Schmalzl earned their education at (J.D., 1977); (B.A., 1974).
How can I contact William Albert Schmalzl for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has William Albert Schmalzl received?
William Albert Schmalzl's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Harvard Law School
- 1977
B.A.
University of Pittsburgh
- 1974

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1979
US Supreme Court
Admitted: 1979
US District Court for the Northern District of Illinois
Admitted: 1979
US Tax Court
Admitted: 1980
US Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit
Admitted: 1980
US Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit
Admitted: 1984
US Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit
Admitted: 1991
US Court of Federal Claims
Admitted: 2007
US Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit
Admitted: 2011

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