I have contacted Mark Schmidt on numerous legal matter over the last ten years. He has a judicial temperament which sets him apart from many other lawyers. He always gives due consideration to the issues involved before responding. Once a course of action is decided upon, he stays with that course and does not vacillate between different positions. In court he has always been well prepared and respectful toward all parties and opposing attorneys.
In two very complex defense matters he proceeded to a extremely successful resolution after a trial began in one case and caused a dismissal of a will contest in the other case. Both cases also came to relatively speedy conclusions with reasonable fees.
I would never hesitate to recommend him or to refer cases to him.
prosecution/defense of claims regarding: enforcement of trusts and estate plans; status of funds held by (D) and another in jt. tenancy;actual or claimed breach of fiduciary duty; competence of testator/grantor; creation of/opposition to disabled adult guardianships
prosecution/defense of claims concerning: premiums due and owing on insurance policies, esp. residual market policies;indemnity, duty to defend and contribution;confidentiality, non-disclosure and non- competition;mortgages and notes;insurance policy interpretation and enforcement, including coverage.
counseling regarding: clauses to be included in and excluded from contracts and agreements; decision trees to i.d. issues to be resolved vs decisions to be referred to counsel; adr clauses
Attorney Mark T. Schmidt's practice concentrates in the defense of tort claims, the prosecution and defense of commercial disputes, the prosecution and defense of claims in the environmental field, the prosecution and defense of eminent domain actions, and in the preparation and presentation of materials and seminars providing legal education and training for business and claims professionals.
I have contacted Mark Schmidt on numerous legal matter over the last ten years. He has a judicial temperament which sets him apart from many other lawyers. He always gives due consideration to the issues involved before responding. Once a course of action is decided upon, he stays with that course and does not vacillate between different positions. In court he has always been well prepared and respectful toward all parties and opposing attorneys.
In two very complex defense matters he proceeded to a extremely successful resolution after a trial began in one case and caused a dismissal of a will contest in the other case. Both cases also came to relatively speedy conclusions with reasonable fees.
I would never hesitate to recommend him or to refer cases to him.
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"I enthusiastically endorse Mr. Schmidt as one of the finest lawyers in the State of Illinois. His knowledge of the law is second to none and his attention to detail on each matter he handles is of the highest caliber. When I need to recommend a great attorney for complex litigation, Mark Thomas Schmidt always is at the top of my list!"