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Mark Thomas Schmidt

Litigation Attorney at Wheaton, IL

5.0   1 review
  • State Years
    Indiana - IN 15 years
    Illinois - IL 42 years
  • Licensed for 15 years
    State IN
    Acquired 2008
    Status
    Temporary Admission No misconduct found
  • Licensed for 42 years
    State IL
    Acquired 1980
    Status
    Active and Authorized to Practice Law No misconduct found

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

About Mark

Learn Mark’s areas of practice.

4
Practice areas
  1. Litigation
    60%

    43 years

  2. Probate
    20%
    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

    29 years

  3. Contracts and agreements
    10%
    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

    39 years

  4. Government
    10%

    29 years

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.

Contact Mark

Schmidt & Barbrow P.C.
300 S County Farm Road Suite Unit F
Wheaton, IL, 60187

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Posted by Warren | March 27, 2014
Highly Recommended
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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Cost

Rates
  • Free Consultation 60 minutes
Payment methods
Cash, Check, Credit Card

Resume

AVVO RATING 9.4 (Superb)

Work Experience

  • Partner
  • Schmidt & Barbrow, PC
  • 1997 - Present

Education

  • 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

Associations

  • 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
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Languages Spoken

  • English

Honors and Awards

  • Certified Arbitrator for the Eighteenth Judicial Circuit
  • DuPage County Bar Association
  • 2016

Speaking Engagements

  • 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

Attorney endorsements

Received (10)
Given (2)
Endorse Mark
Contracts and agreements Attorney | Jun 08
Relationship: Supervised lawyer
"I endorse this lawyer."
Probate Attorney | Jun 08
Relationship: Worked together on matter
"I endorse this lawyer."
Litigation Attorney | Jun 08
Relationship: Worked together on matter
"I endorse this lawyer."
Probate Attorney | Jun 08
Relationship: Supervised lawyer
"I endorse this lawyer."
Probate Attorney | Jun 08
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer."
Probate Attorney | Apr 25
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer."
Litigation Attorney | Apr 25
Relationship: Worked for lawyer
"I endorse this lawyer."
Litigation Attorney | Apr 14
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
"I endorse this lawyer."
Litigation Attorney | Apr 12
Relationship: Co-worker
"I endorse this lawyer."
Contracts and agreements Attorney | Jul 30
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"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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Wheaton Litigation Lawyer Mark Thomas Schmidt
Mark Thomas Schmidt
Litigation Attorney
Wheaton, IL
Licensed for 42 years
Free Consultation