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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Pamela Franecki

Jan 29, 2026

Exactly what I needed after my legal issue in Chicago - James W. Hitzeman was a lifesaver

Going through a Litigation - Trusts and Estates law dispute is something I wouldn't wish on anyone, but having James W. Hitzeman by my side made it manageable. I was worried about the cost and the tim...

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Karl Sporer

Jan 29, 2026

So happy with the results of my case thanks to the hard work of James W. Hitzeman and staff

Honestly, I can't thank James W. Hitzeman enough for everything they've done for me. They really know their stuff when it comes to Litigation - Trusts and Estates law and it shows in the results. 10/1...

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Jessie Vandervort

Jan 29, 2026

Exactly what I needed after my legal issue in Chicago - James W. Hitzeman was a lifesaver

Going through a Litigation - Trusts and Estates law dispute is something I wouldn't wish on anyone, but having James W. Hitzeman by my side made it manageable. I was worried about the cost and the tim...

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Delbert Lakin

Jan 29, 2026

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

I was skeptical about hiring a lawyer for my Litigation - Trusts and Estates law issue in Chicago, but James W. Hitzeman changed my mind completely. They were professional, responsive, and most import...

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Natalie Sawayn

Jan 29, 2026

Five stars for the incredible team at James W. Hitzeman in Chicago - they are amazing

If you need a Litigation - Trusts and Estates law lawyer, James W. Hitzeman is the one to call. Great job and very responsive team. They kept me in the loop and always had time to explain the details...