William P. Schmitz, Jr. ("Bill") is dedicated to protecting the rights of injured persons and their families, and has a proven track record for maximizing financial recovery for his clients. Bill is honored to fight on behalf of victims injured due to third-party negligence and workplace injuries.
Bill’s personal injury practice includes cases involving motor vehicle collisions; commercial truck crashes; wrongful death; construction defects; fires; industrial accidents; dog-bites; electric shock; electrical & chemical burns; and various other personal injuries.
Bill likewise handles workers’ compensation cases involving workplace death(s); amputation(s); and major injuries requiring surgery. Representative matters include those involving herniated disks, spinal cord injuries, traumatic brain injuries, rotator cuff tears, bicep tears, ACL tears, and various other severe orthopedic and/or neurological injuries.
A tenacious advocate who deeply cares for his clients, Bill is recognized for zealously promoting his clients’ interests even in highly disputed matters. He has been regularly honored by his clients and within the greater community for his service and prowess in securing financial compensation for injury victims and their families across the State of Illinois.
Super Lawyers: Rising Stars (Illinois; 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026)
The National Trial Lawyers: Top 40 Under 40 (Illinois; 2022, 2023)
Avvo.com: Clients' Choice Award (2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025)
