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James K. Schultz

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.

Notable Cases/Work

  • Arwa Chiropratic v. Dr. Steven Silverman, the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed summary judgment, agreeing that the individual corporate officer did not have any liability for faxes allegedly sent in violation of the TCPA.
  • Taylor v. American Coradius International, a court in the Eastern District of New York granted defendant's motion to dismiss, agreeing that a collection letter properly identified the creditor, and that the validation notice was not overshadowed by the presence of multiple addresses.
  • Mata v. National Collegiate Student Loan Trust, in an adversary case, the bankruptcy court in the Central District of California concluded that a debtor's student loans were exempt from discharge.
  • Galvan v. NCO Management, a court in the Northern District of Illinois entered summary judgment for defendants, concluding that there was no private right of action for the class under Illinois' licensing statute in claims brought under the FDCPA and state law.
  • Gustafson v. UAS, a court in the Central District of California entered summary judgment in defendant's favor in an FDCPA and FCRA case, agreeing that the credit reporting was accurate and the investigation into plaintiff's dispute was reasonable.

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.

Contact Information

San Diego Office
1550 Hotel Circle North
Suite 260
San Diego, California 92108

Direct: (619) 296-2018
Cell: (312) 504-3485
Office: (619) 758-1891
Fax: (877) 334-0661

Email: jschultz@sessions.legal

Chicago Office
205 N. Michigan Ave.
Suite 810
Chicago, Illinois 60601

Direct: (619) 296-2018
Cell: (312) 504-3485
Office: (312) 578-0990
Fax: (877) 334-0661

Email: jschultz@sessions.legal


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. Court of Appeals, 2nd Circuit 
  • U.S. Court of Appeals, 7th Circuit 
  • U.S. Court of Appeals, 9th Circuit 
  • U.S. District Court, Central District, California
  • U.S. District Court, Central District, Illinois
  • U.S. District Court, District of Nevada
  • U.S. District Court, Eastern District, California
  • U.S. District Court, Eastern District, Michigan, 2013
  • U.S. District Court, Eastern District, Wisconsin, 2012
  • U.S. District Court, Northern District, California
  • U.S. District Court, Northern District, Illinois
  • U.S. District Court, Northern District, Indiana, 1999
  • U.S. District Court, Northern District, Ohio, 2004
  • U.S. District Court, Southern District, Illinois
  • U.S. District Court, Southern District, California
  • U.S. District Court, Southern District, Indiana, 2003
  • U.S. District Court, Southern District, Texas

FOUNDED IN NEW ORLEANS, WE NOW SERVICE CLIENTS THROUGHOUT THE NATION

  • California

    San Diego

    1550 Hotel Circle North
    Suite 260
    San Diego, California 92108

    T: (619) 758-1891
    F: (877) 334-0661

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  • Florida

    Tampa

    3350 Buschwood Park Dr.
    Suite 195
    Tampa, Florida 33618

    T: (813) 890-2460
    F: (877) 334-0661

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  • Georgia

    Atlanta

    56 Perimeter Center East
    Suite 150 PMB 1070
    Atlanta, Georgia 30346

    T: (678) 539-6030
    F: (877) 334-0661

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  • Illinois

    Chicago

    205 N. Michigan Ave.
    Suite 810
    Chicago, Illinois 60601

    T: (312) 578-0990
    F: (877) 334-0661

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  • Louisiana

    Metairie

    3838 N. Causeway Boulevard
    Suite 2800
    Metairie, Louisiana 70002

    T: (504) 828-3700
    F: (504) 828-3737

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  • Michigan

    Brownstown Township

    22845 Sylvan Ave.
    Brownstown Twp, Michigan 48134

    T: (313) 351-2165
    F: (877) 334-0661

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  • New Jersey

    Flemington

    3 Cross Creek Drive
    Flemington, New Jersey 08822

    T: (908) 237-1660
    F: (877) 334-0661

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  • New York

    New York

    180 Riverside Blvd
    #302
    New York, New York 10069

    T: (716) 636-5178
    F: (877) 334-0661

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  • Pennsylvania

    Philadelphia

    5 Canton Circle
    Newtown, Pennsylvania 18940

    T: (215) 398-1653
    F: (877) 334-0661

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  • Texas

    Dallas

    900 Jackson Street
    Suite 440
    Dallas, Texas 75202

    T: (214) 741-3001
    F: (214) 741-3098

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