Mark Thomas Schmidt

Mark Thomas Schmidt

5.0
Rating: 9.4

Licensed for 45 years

Litigation Lawyer at Wheaton, IL
Practice Areas: Litigation, Probate, Contracts & Agreements, Government

300 S County Farm Road Suite Unit F, Wheaton, IL

About Mark

Biography

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Litigation 60%

46 years

60%
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

32 years

20%
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

42 years

10%
Government 10%

32 years

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 60 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Indiana for 18 years

State: Indiana

Acquired: 2008

Temporary Admission

No misconduct found

Licensed in Illinois for 45 years

State: Illinois

Acquired: 1980

Active and Authorized to Practice Law

No misconduct found

Location

Schmidt & Barbrow P.C.

300 S County Farm Road Suite Unit F, Wheaton, IL, 60187

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Mark Thomas Schmidt's Reviews

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Posted by Warren | September 24, 2019 | Probate

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 cours...e 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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Patrick Kinnally

Contracts and agreements lawyer | Jun 08

Relationship: Supervised lawyer

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Michael Locicero

Probate lawyer | Jun 08

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Clarissa Myers

Litigation lawyer | Jun 08

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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John Roscich

Probate lawyer | Jun 08

Relationship: Supervised lawyer

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Robin Zandri

Probate lawyer | Jun 08

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Emily Carrara

Probate lawyer | Apr 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Sean McCumber

Litigation lawyer | Apr 25

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Joseph Beck

Litigation lawyer | Apr 14

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Janella Barbrow

Litigation lawyer | Apr 12

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Brent Christensen

Contracts and agreements lawyer | 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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Experience

Rating:  9.4 (Superb)

Honors

2016

Certified Arbitrator for the Eighteenth Judicial Circuit, DuPage County Bar Association

Work Experience

1997 - Present

Partner, Schmidt & Barbrow, PC

Associations

1980 - Present

Illinois State Bar Association

Member

1980 - Present

DuPage County Bar Association

Member

2005 - 2006

DuPage County Bar Association

Vice Chair - Media Relations Committee

2002 - 2003

DuPage County Bar Association

Chairman - Media Relations Committee

Education

1980

University of Illinois College of Law, Champaign, Illinois

JD - Juris Doctor

1976

University of the Pacific, Stockton, California/University of Durham, Durham, England

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2013

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

Languages

English

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