JAMES K. SCHULTZ

Jim's primary role is to co-manage the firm's consumer defense practice group, defending creditors, debt buyers and debt collectors in cases brought under various federal and state consumer protection laws, such as the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, the Fair Credit Reporting Act and the Telephone Consumer Protection Act.

As part of the firm's national reach, Jim is admitted to state and federal courts across the country, working to create consistent and uniform application of the ever-evolving consumer protection statutes so that his clients know the rules. Jim also works with these clients to stay current on regulatory and litigation trends to stay on the leading edge of compliance.

PUBLICATIONS AND LECTURES

• Jim regularly presents at conventions and webinars to trade groups, clients and insurance companies to assist in identifying compliance best practices to reduce new cases, and mitigate the risks when cases are filed.

EDUCATION

• B.A. from Marquette University in 1993
• J.D. from DePaul University College of Law in 1997

ADMISSIONS

• State of California
• State of Illinois
• State of Nevada
• State of Pennsylvania (inactive)
• U.S. District Court, Southern District of California
• U.S. District Court, Central District of California
• U.S. District Court, Eastern District of California
• U.S. District Court, Northern District of California
• U.S. District Court, Southern District of Illinois
• U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois
• U.S. District Court, Central District of Illinois
• U.S. District Court, District of Nevada
• U.S. District Court, Southern District of Texas
• Second Circuit Court of Appeals
• Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals
• Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals