Mark Schmidt

Mark Schmidt is a seasoned attorney based in Dupage County, Illinois, focusing on the defense of tort claims, commercial dispute resolution, and environmental litigation. He is also adept in prosecuting and defending eminent domain actions. Mark actively contributes to legal education by preparing and presenting seminars for business and claims professionals.

His legal practice encompasses a wide range of matters, including asbestos, negligence, nuisance, trespass, warranty, contract issues, and chancery cases seeking various forms of injunctive relief. Mark has handled cases involving breach of fiduciary duty, food poisoning, product liability, consumer fraud, premises liability, trucking, insurance coverage, corporate dissolution, condemnation, civil interests, employment discrimination, tax indemnity, estate and probate, bankruptcy, and Superfund actions.

Mark has participated in all phases of pre-trial and trial work, including appeals. He represents corporations and management companies in various legal matters. His courtroom experience spans U.S. District Courts in Chicago, Rockford, Hammond, and Indianapolis, as well as U.S. Bankruptcy Courts in Chicago, Peoria/Rock Island, and Indianapolis. He has also handled state court actions across numerous counties in northern and central Illinois.

As a Special Assistant Counsel General for the Office of the Attorney General of the State of Illinois, Mark has managed claims before the Illinois Department of Human Entitlements, the Illinois Department of Labor, the Illinois Department of Insurance, and the Illinois Workers Compensation Appeals Board.