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Practice areas
Languages spoken
English, Spanish
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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OH | Active | 2007 | 10/19/2020 |
IL | Voluntarily Inactive | 1995 | 12/06/2020 |
IN | Active In Good Standing | 1995 | 01/09/2021 |
Legal answers | 177 |
Legal guides | 0 |
Award name | Grantor | Date granted |
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CLU, ChFC | The American College | 2001 |
FLHC | International claim Association | 1999 |
FLMI, FFSI | Life Office Management Association (LOMA) | 1998 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Counsel | Financial Group | 2005 - Present |
Counsel | Golden Rule Insurance Company | 1997 - 2005 |
Associate | Hart Bell | 1995 - 1997 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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International Claim Association, Law Committee | N/A | 2005 - Present |
Lawyers Club of Cincinnati | N/A | 2005 - Present |
Ohio State Bar Association | N/A | 2005 - Present |
Cincinnati Bar Association | Member | 2005 - Present |
Publication name | Title | Date |
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GPSolo (ABA Publication for Solo Practitioners) | “Insurance Lapse: Policies, Practices and Procedures” | 2016 |
The Brief (ABA Tort and Insurance Practice Section Journal) | “The Careful Practitioner’s Guide to Life Insurance Lapses" | 2015 |
Res Gestae (Indiana State Bar Association) | Life Insurance Awareness Month: A Good Time to Review One's Beneficiary Designations | 2010 |
Res Gestae (Indiana State Bar Association) | Domestic Violence: An Attorney's Perspective | 2002 |
Res Gestae (Indiana State Bar Association) | Ask Me What's Great About Law | 2002 |
Res Gestae (Indiana State Bar Association) | Thomas More: A Man for All Seasons | 2002 |
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Res Gestae (Indiana State Bar Association) | Law and Literature | 2001 |
Res Gestae (Indiana State Bar Association) | The Lighter Side | 2000 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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The American College | MS - Master of Science | 2013 |
Washburn University School of Law | J.D. | 1994 |
Indiana University-Bloomington | BA - Bachelor of Arts | 1990 |
Indiana University-Bloomington | Certificate, Business Studies | 1989 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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Continuing Legal Education Session for American Alliance of Paralegals | Powers of Attorney and Guardianship | 2015 |
American Bar Association Annual TIPS Mid-Winter Symposium on Insurance and Employee Benefits | Life Insurance Lapses: Policies, Practices and Procedures | 2015 |
2013 NASP Annual Conference | Primary Market Panel | 2013 |
Case name | Outcome |
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City of Vincennes v. Ruehl,. 672 N.E.2d 495 (Ind. Ct. App. 1996), trans. denied | Court of Appeals found trial court erred in finding immunity for City. |
George Fagan, Insurance Attorney on Aug 10, 2016
Relationship: Worked together on matter
Bill Schemmel is a great lawyer and client to work with.
I highly recommend and endorse this lawyer.
Douglas Borthwick, Litigation Attorney on Nov 7, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer.
Dmitriy Shakhnevich, Financial markets and services Attorney on Sep 28, 2014
Relationship: Other
I endorse this lawyer.
Bonnie Klein Rhoden, Probate Attorney on Sep 1, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Mr. Schemmel's advice appears well grounded here in this community. He is willing to help with issues posted here. I recommend him.
I endorse this lawyer. An incredible reputation with peers and clients alike
Top notch attorney, who provides excellent legal service and successful representation. I happily endorse this lawyer.
Sean Cleary, Financial markets and services Attorney on May 20, 2014
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I endorse this lawyer. A highly skilled and respected lawyer in the legal community.
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Ronald Cook, Litigation Attorney on May 9, 2014
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I endorse this lawyer.
I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Schemmel is a skilled and respected member of the legal community.
John O'Brien, Financial markets and services Attorney on Apr 21, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
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Robert Adams, Insurance Attorney on Dec 23, 2013
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I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Schemmel is a well known and respected lawyer in the community and always gives accurate answers to questions on AVVO.com
Highly respected and a credit to the legal community.
William demonstrates a firm understanding of the law and answers questions thoroughly and intelligently. I would recommend contacting him.
Kristin Hobbs, Litigation Attorney on Oct 9, 2013
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I endorse Mr. Schemmel. From his answers on AVVO, it is clear he is dedicated to this area of the law.
Top-notch attorney. Highly respected in the legal community.
Joseph Pippen, Insurance Attorney on Mar 11, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. Attorney Schemmel has an excellent rating on AVVO and a strong background in community service.
I endorse this lawyer. I have come across a number of Mr. Schemmel's responses in the Avvo community and they reflect not only a keen understanding of applicable law, but also provide practical and helpful information. I am happy to endorse him and his services. James Frederick
Michael Crosner, Insurance Attorney on Mar 4, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. William is a very experience and competent attorney. I have read his responses on Avvo and they illustrate his vast knowledge of his field of law