Joel Armstrong Schoenmeyer

Overview

Practice Areas

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  • 50% Probate
    16 years
  • 25% Estate Planning
    16 years
  • 13% Trusts
    16 years
  • 12% Wills / Living Wills
    16 years

Fees and Payment Types

Fees

Fixed (Sometimes), Free Consultation (30 minutes), Hourly ($275/hour), Retainer (Sometimes)

Payment types

Cash, Check

Contact Information

About Me

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I am originally from Marshall, Michigan. I currently live in Oak Park, Illinois with my wife and daughter. My hobbies include genealogy, reading, watching... more

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References

Client Reviews

Average Client Rating


5 star rating

“Client Review”

Posted by: a Trusts client, over 3 years ago.

Client Review: A terrific estates attorney. Solid advice, reasonable fees, with a patient, low-key demeanor. Stuck with us even though it took us over a year to... more
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5 star rating

“TOP NOTCH Trust and Estate Attorney -- honest, patient and thorough”

Posted by: a Wills client, almost 4 years ago.

Client Review: So there we were ready to board a plane when my husband and I turned to one another and asked, "What if?" It was the first time that we had been away... more
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Peer Endorsements

Endorsements

1 endorsement


Jonathan Paul Froemel

I endorse this lawyer. Joel is an excellent lawyer on the cutting edge of estate planning and related issues. His loyalty and dedication to his... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Jonathan Froemel , Chicago (IL), Over 1 year ago

Résumé

 

License

16 years since Joel Armstrong Schoenmeyer was first licensed to practice law.

State License status Year acquired Last updated by Avvo
Illinois Active And Authorized To Practice Law 1996 03/06/2012

We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

Work Experience

Position Duration
Owner/solo practitioner at Schoenmeyer Law Office 2001–present
Associate at Barnes & Thornburg 2000–2001
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Education

School Major Degree Graduated
DePaul University Certificate of Professional Achievement in Mediation Training 2006
University of Michigan Law School J.D. 1996
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Awards

Award Name Granting Organization Date
Social Media Fan of the Year Illinois Institute for Continuing Legal Education 2011
Top 25 Probate and Elder Law Blog LexisNexis 2011
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Associations

Position Association Name Duration
Member American Bar Association, Real Property, Trust and Estate Law Section 2011-present
Member Chicago Bar Association, Judicial Evaluation Committee 2011-present
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Portfolio

Contribution

Contributor Level 7
Answers: 8 Legal Answers
0 Best Answers - chosen by asker
1 Answer marked "I agree" by other lawyers
2 Answers marked helpful by other users
Guides: 1 Legal Guide
0 Staff Picks
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Publications

Article Publication Date
Estate Planning Lessons From the Huguette Clark Case ABA GPSolo Magazine 2011
Quick Points on Prenups Journal of Accountancy 2009
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Speaking Engagements

Presentation Name Conference Date
Family Law and Estate Planning Chicago Bar Association, Trust Law Committee 2011
Probate Illinois Probate 2009
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