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Judith Anne Schening

Estate planning Attorney at South Elgin, IL

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  • State Years
    Illinois - IL 35 years
    Texas - TX 35 years
  • Licensed for 35 years
    State IL
    Acquired 1988
    Status
    Active and Authorized to Practice Law No misconduct found
  • Licensed for 35 years
    State TX
    Acquired 1987
    Status
    Inactive No misconduct found

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Real Estate transaction
John & Kathy
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Attorney Judith Schening is dedicated to providing her clients with excellent and thorough legal advice that is based on more than 28 years of practicing law. Ms. Schening is a member of WealthCounsel, a membership organization of more than 2,500 attorneys who are committed to a client-centric approach to estate planning.  Please contact her for assistance with any of the following: testamentary wills, trusts, powers of attorney for property, powers of attorney for health care, living wills, estate probate or administration, and trust administration.

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Law Office of Judith A. Schening, LLC
107 S. McLean Blvd
South Elgin, IL, 60177-1822
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Posted by John & Kathy | January 17, 2016
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Judith handled our out of state sale flawlessly. Even being three states from the closing, my wife and I were never the least concerned. Always kept abreast of what the status was, we feel that it couldn't have gone better. Highly recommend her. John & Kathy Montana

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AVVO RATING 8.9 (Excellent)

Work Experience

  • Partner
  • Fulbright & Jaworski
  • 1989 - 2009

Education

  • Northern Illinois College of Law
  • Juris Doctor
  • 1987

Legal Cases

  • VHA v. National Union Fire Ins.
  • My client's motion for summary judgment granted and judgement entered in their favor.

Associations

  • WealthCounsel
  • Member
  • 2012 - Present
  • Illinois State Bar Association
  • Member
  • 1988 - Present
  • South Elgin Economic Development Council
  • Secretary
  • 2015 - 2017
  • American Bar Association
  • Member
  • 1987 - 2015
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Languages Spoken

  • Spanish

Honors and Awards

  • Young Alumna of the Year
  • Northern Illinois College of Law
  • 1999

Publications

  • N.I.U. Law Review, Vol 6., Issue 2, Spring 1986
  • Comment, Federal Products Liability Legislation: Not the Cure for Worker's Compensation Ailments
  • 1986

Attorney endorsements

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Given (6)
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Hovanes Margarian
Unknown Attorney | Nov 09
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer."
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Anthony Scifo
Estate planning Attorney | Nov 08
Relationship: Worked together on matter
"I have had the pleasure of meeting Ms. Schening. She has intimate knowledge and passion for estate planning, particularly Trusts. I have no hesitation in recommending her or endorsing her."
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Alan Brinkmeier
Power of attorney Attorney | Aug 02
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"Ms. Schening's observations and advice are articulate and reflect her knowledge and breadth of experience. I endorse this lawyer's work."
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Brad Margolis
Unknown Attorney | Sep 30
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer."
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Michael Gerace
Divorce and separation Attorney | Sep 10
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"Truly Excellent Lawyer. Well respected in the legal community."
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Joseph Pippen
Unknown Attorney | Sep 09
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer. Attorney Schening has an excellent rating on AVVO and provides excellent answers and insight to legal problems. She is a credit to AVVO and the legal profession"
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Kari Coultis
Estate planning Attorney | Aug 08
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer. Ms. Schening and I practice in some of the same areas of the law, so I have reviewed many of her responses to questions posted in the Avvo forum. Her answers reflect an extensive grasp of the law in the estate planning area and provide helpful and practical information."
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Henry Repay
Probate Attorney | Jul 14
Relationship: Other
"I endorse this lawyer. I have been reading her contributions to Avvo and find her to be very knowledgeable. What is more important, she understands the clients' situations and is willing to give them practical, realistic advice when they do not need an attorney, as well as when they do."
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Peggy Raddatz
Divorce and separation Attorney | Jun 08
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"Attorney Shening is held in high esteem by both her clients and her colleagues. She has the expertise and experience to get the highest and best result for her clients. I recommend and endorse Attorney Shening and her legal services."
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Thomas Moens
Unknown Attorney | May 28
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"Ms. Schening consistently provides the Avvo community with useful and accurate information."
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Jeffrey Gottlieb
Estate planning Attorney | May 21
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer."
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John Daniels
Estate planning Attorney | May 14
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I proudly endorse this lawyer. Ms. Schening is a true asset to the legal community and to the clients she represents."
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Christian Lassen
Unknown Attorney | Mar 25
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"Top-notch attorney. Highly respected in the legal community."
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Scott Keller
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Anthony Scifo
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Joseph Pippen
Estate planning
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John Wyeth
Estate planning
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Peggy Raddatz
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Jeffrey Gottlieb
Estate planning
South Elgin Estate planning Lawyer Judith Anne Schening
Judith Anne Schening
Estate planning Attorney
South Elgin, IL
Licensed for 35 years
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