William J. "Bill" Mitchell
About William J. Mitchell
William J. Mitchell is a lawyer based in Schaumburg, IL and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2010. William J. Mitchell is recognized in the following practice area:
- Schaumburg, Illinois
- Real Estate Law
Current Firm: Meltzer, Purtill & Stelle LLC
Education: Chicago-Kent College of Law at IIT, J.D., graduated 1988
Location: Schaumburg, IL
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