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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Jean Gutkowski

Jan 29, 2026

James W. Hitzeman did a great job handling my complex Litigation - Trusts and Estates law case from start to finish

It's hard finding a reliable lawyer these days, but James W. Hitzeman in Chicago is definitely one of the good ones. Would use them again if needed without hesitation. They are professional, responsiv...

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Owen Simonis

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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Gloria Ondricka

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...

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Darren Hamill

Jan 29, 2026

A huge weight off my shoulders thanks to the amazing work of James W. Hitzeman

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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Isaac Fay

Jan 29, 2026

Outstanding experience with James W. Hitzeman in Chicago - truly the best legal team

If you're looking for someone who actually cares and will fight for you, go to James W. Hitzeman. They helped me out big time with my Litigation - Trusts and Estates law issue and kept me informed at...