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.
Practice areas
41 years
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
27 years
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
37 years
27 years
Languages spoken
English
| State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|
| IN | Temporary Admission | 2008 | 04/05/2021 |
| IL | Active And Authorized To Practice Law | 1980 | 03/13/2021 |
| Legal answers | 0 |
| Legal guides | 0 |
| Award name | Grantor | Date granted |
|---|---|---|
| Certified Arbitrator for the Eighteenth Judicial Circuit | DuPage County Bar Association | 2016 |
| Title | Company name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Partner | Schmidt & Barbrow, PC | 1997 - Present |
| Association name | Position name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois State Bar Association | Member | 1980 - Present |
| DuPage County Bar Association | Member | 1980 - Present |
| DuPage County Bar Association | Vice Chair - Media Relations Committee | 2005 - 2006 |
| DuPage County Bar Association | Chairman - Media Relations Committee | 2002 - 2003 |
| School name | Degree | Graduated |
|---|---|---|
| University of Illinois College of Law, Champaign, Illinois | JD - Juris Doctor | 1980 |
| University of the Pacific, Stockton, California/University of Durham, Durham, England | BA - Bachelor of Arts | 1976 |
| Conference name | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|
| MCLE presentation made to the Civil Practice Committee | The Attorney - Client Privilege's Wall of Protection: How to Erect It, How to Maintain It, and How to Breach It | 2013 |
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Janella Barbrow, Litigation Attorney on Apr 12, 2016
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Brent Christensen, Contracts and agreements Attorney on Jul 30, 2014
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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!
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