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Michael Guy Schultz
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Michael (“Mike”) Schultz is a partner at Reno & Zahm LLP, where his practice focuses on civil litigation, estate planning, real estate, creditor’s rights, and intellectual property law.
A native of Boone County, Mr. Schultz graduated from North Boone High School in 2000. He received a B.A., cum laude, in economics and political science from Knox College in Galesburg, Illinois, where he was a member of the varsity basketball team. Prior to attending law school, Mr. Schultz worked as a litigation paralegal at Kirkland & Ellis LLP in Chicago, one of the nation’s largest law firms. At Kirkland & Ellis, he worked in the commercial litigation department assisting in the defense of businesses against class action lawsuits.
Mr. Schultz received his law degree from Southern Illinois University School of Law in 2008. He is admitted to practice before the State Courts of Illinois and the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois. He is a member of the Boone County Bar Association, Winnebago County Bar Association, and Illinois Bar Association.
Outside the practice of law, Mr. Schultz has taken a leadership role in the community. In 2011, he was elected by his peers to be the President of the Boone County Bar Association. Mr. Schultz is a former President of the Belvidere Cosmopolitan Club, the current Vice President of the Poplar Grove Lions, on the Board of the Boone County Community Foundation, Winnebago County Bar Foundation, and Rockford Local Development Corporation.
In 2012, Mr. Schultz was elected to represent the citizens of Boone County on the County Board where he served on the Finance, Public Safety, City-County, and Kishwaukee Riverfront Development Committees. He served on the Boone County Board until 2015.
Practice Areas
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Practice Areas
Business
11%
Commercial Real Estate
11%
17 years | 100 cases
Estate Planning
11%
Intellectual Property
11%
17 years | 100 cases
Fees and Rates
Cost
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
Awards
Licenses
Licensed in Illinois for 17 years
State: Illinois
Acquired: 2008
No misconduct found
Location
Reno & Zahm LLP
(815) 987-4092
Fax
2902 McFarland Road, Suite 400, Rockford, IL, 61107
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Posted by John | October 21, 2022 | Hired Attorney
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Excellent Real Estate Attorney
Michael Schultz, an attorney with Reno & Zahm, represented us in both selling and buying a home. Michael promptly answered all of our calls and e-mails and provided sound legal advice. Our questions were always thoroughly answered with opportunities to discuss alternatives and possible outcomes fro...
Posted by Don | December 14, 2020 | Hired Attorney
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Highly recommended
“Reno & Zahm and Attorney Mike Schultz helped my family successfully resolve an injury-wrongful death case. Mike was very professional and responsive whenever we needed him. He aggressively pursued the insurance company and obtained a great result for us in a timely manner.”
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Experience
Honors
N/A
Client Champion Award, Martindale-Hubbell
Work Experience
2008 - Present
Partner, Reno & Zahm LLP
1900 - Present
Partner, Reno & Zahm LLP
Associations
Winnebago County Bar Association
Boone County Bar Association
Former President
Illinois State Bar Association
Education
2008
Southern Illinois University School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
2004
Knox College
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Languages
English