Atty. William H. Schmelling
William H. Schmelling is a lawyer practicing labor law, bankruptcy, election campaign and finance.
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William H. Schmelling is a employment, bankruptcy, and government attorney based in Chicago, Illinois. They have 57+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1969. Admitted to practice in Wisconsin (1969), Pennsylvania (1970), and Illinois (1976). Educated at University of Wisconsin-Madison J.D. (—) and University of Wisconsin-Madison B.A. (—). Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- William H. Schmelling is a lawyer practicing labor law, bankruptcy, election campaign and finance
- William received a B.A. degree from University of Wisconsin-Madison, and has been licensed for 57 years
- William practices in Chicago, IL
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William H. Schmelling's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases William H. Schmelling handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
William H. Schmelling is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Illinois →
A bankruptcy attorney can help you eliminate debt, stop creditor harassment, and protect your home through Chapter 7 or Chapter 13.
William H. Schmelling is one of 105,321 bankruptcy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse bankruptcy attorneys in Illinois →
Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.
William H. Schmelling is one of 132,225 government attorneys indexed nationally. Browse government attorneys in Illinois →
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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