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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Garry Gibson-Parker

Jan 29, 2026

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

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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Steven Kiehn

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...

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Francis Reichel-Goodwin

Jan 29, 2026

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

I appreciate how James W. Hitzeman handled my case. No fluff, just straight to the point and very effective representation for my Litigation - Trusts and Estates law matter. They are obviously very ex...

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Kent Gulgowski

Jan 29, 2026

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

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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Tim Hackett

Jan 29, 2026

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

James W. Hitzeman is fantastic and very professional. Don't hesitate to hire them if you're in Illinois and need help. They really know their stuff and will go the extra mile to make sure you're taken...