James W. Hitzeman

James W. Hitzeman

Litigation - Trusts and Estates Trusts and Estates
Recognized in Best Attorney USA since 2013

About James

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.

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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Reviews

4.6 / 5

33 Reviews

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Darnell Wunsch

Jan 29, 2026

So glad I called James W. Hitzeman to handle my Litigation - Trusts and Estates law case in Chicago

Everyone at James W. Hitzeman's office in Chicago was so nice and helpful. They made a tough situation a lot easier to deal with by being so patient and explaining everything clearly. I never felt lik...

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Bertha Stracke

Jan 29, 2026

Finding James W. Hitzeman was the best thing that happened during my tough Litigation - Trusts and Estates law battle

Last year, I found myself in a really difficult spot with a Litigation - Trusts and Estates law problem in Chicago. I had no idea where to start and was honestly terrified of the process. James W. Hit...

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Moses Hickle

Jan 29, 2026

Top notch experts in Chicago - James W. Hitzeman is by far the best lawyer I've ever had

Super helpful and professional staff at James W. Hitzeman's office. Thanks again for everything you did for me! It was a long journey, but you made it much easier with your constant support and legal...

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Rhonda Torp

Jan 29, 2026

Really helpful and compassionate service from everyone at James W. Hitzeman's firm

I've already told all my friends and family about James W. Hitzeman. If you need Litigation - Trusts and Estates law help in Illinois, they're the ones to see without any doubt. They are local experts...

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Shawn Schimmel

Jan 29, 2026

A very good experience overall with the entire team at James W. Hitzeman's legal practice

I've worked with a few lawyers in Chicago over the years, but James W. Hitzeman stands out for their honesty and thoroughness. They were clear about the process and kept me updated at all times. I fel...