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James W. Hitzeman is an attorney based in Chicago, ILLINOIS. The practice focuses on Trusts.
- Based in
- Chicago, ILLINOIS
- Experience
- attorney
- Known for
- Trusts
- Handles Trusts matters from Chicago, ILLINOIS.
- Recognized with Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Trusts and Estates (2026).
About James W. Hitzeman: James W. Hitzeman is an attorney based in Chicago, ILLINOIS. The practice focuses on Trusts.
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James W. Hitzeman represents clients in Chicago, Illinois across the following areas of law. Each area links to other verified attorneys with the same focus.
Biography
About James W. Hitzeman
Jim Hitzeman focuses his practice on estate and trust litigation, representing a wide range of clients, including corporate fiduciaries and charities. He has handled will and trust contests, construction actions, trust reformations, citations, actions involving contracts to make a will, accounting actions, and charitable cy pres and equitable deviation matters, in addition to a host of cases involving breach of fiduciary duty. Mr. Hitzeman has extensive experience dealing with family settlement and virtual representation agreements and has written and spoken extensively on both topics. His practice also includes fiduciary counseling services, estate and gift tax planning and trust and estate administration.
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Education
University of Illinois Chicago
J.D. · 1987
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Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Trusts and Estates
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Trusts and Estates
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Appellate Practice
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation
2026
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What areas of law does James W. Hitzeman practice?
James W. Hitzeman focuses on Trusts.
Where is James W. Hitzeman located?
James W. Hitzeman primarily serves clients in Chicago, Illinois, with an office at 321 North Clark, Suite 2300.
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