About James
James Schmidt is a shareholder in the firm’s litigation group. He advises individuals, families, and businesses on how to avoid disputes and helps resolve them when they arise. A seasoned advocate who has briefed cases before the Illinois and Michigan Supreme Courts and argued before trial and appellate courts across Illinois, James’s skill and experience give him the confidence to successfully take a case to trial or argue an appeal when a resolution cannot be reached. To James, his clients are real people with real problems; he recognizes that they are often in the most stressful situations of their lives and strives to be a calming, reassuring presence as he guides them through it.
Education
Bachelor of Arts degree
Grand Valley State University
Master’s degree
George Washington University
Juris Doctor degree magna cum laude
University of Illinois
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