Background
Schmelzle, Robert J. was born on April 23, 1915 in Freeport, Illinois, United States.
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Robert J. Schmelzle
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ROBERT SCHMELZLE, American Lawyer, Partner of SCHMELZLE AND KROEGER, specializing in the field of Corporation, Construction, Probate, Real Estate and Banking Law. Trial Practice in all Courts General Practice, Estate Planning, Trusts, Personal Injury, Agricultural Law, Taxation, Family Law and Business Planning.
Education
University of Notre Dame (Bachelor of Arts, 1937). College of Law, University of Notre Dame (Juris Doctor, 1938). University of Miami (Master of Laws, Estate Planning, 1978).
Assistant State's Attorney, Stephenson County, Illinois, 19381939.
Referee in Bankmptcy, Northern District of Illinois, 1944-1947. Corporation Counsel, City of Freeport, 1961-1969.
Career
Worked at Schmelzle and Kroeger (Freeport, Illinois) specializing in Corporation, Construction, Probate, Real Estate and Banking Law. Trial Practice in all Courts. General Practice, Estate Planning, Trusts, Personal Injury, Agricultural Law, Taxation, Family Law and Business Planning.
Admitted to the bar, 1938, Illinois.
1954, United States. Supreme Court. 1976, United States. Tax Court.
Assistant State"s Attorney, Stephenson County, Illinois, 1938-1939. Referee in Bankruptcy, Northern District of Illinois, 1944-1947.
Corporation Counsel, City of Freeport, 1961-1969.
Member: Stephenson County and Illinois State Bar Associations. Fellow, American College of Trust and Estate Counsel. The present firm evolved from several local practices spanning the past century.
While the firm continues its tradition of general practice, each partner has one or more areas of concentration.
These areas of concentration include Estate Planning and Probate. Representation of Financial Institutions.
Corporate. Construction and Real Estate Law.
Extensive use is made of paralegal support and technology. The firm"s computers are fully networked and the firm subscribes to an electronic research service.
The firm"s goal is to provide quality legal services in a timely, cost effective manner.
Achievements
Membership
Member: Stephenson County and Illinois State Bar Associations. Fellow, American College of Trust and Estate Counsel. Fellow, American College of Trust and Estate Counsel.
