Schmiedeskamp Robertson Neu & Mitchell LLP

08/03/2026

Congratulations to Ted Niemann, recognized this month in the Illinois State Bar Association Rural Practice Section newsletter! Ted has practiced law in Quincy for 43 years, focusing on corporate, commercial, real estate, banking, agricultural, and estate planning law. He currently serves as ISBA Treasurer and is a strong advocate for bringing more attorneys to rural communities like ours. Proud to have him on our team.

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5. Current Role or Status (e.g., practicing attorney, judge, retired): ISBA’s Treasurer; Member of the ISBA Board of Governors for Area VI (Circuits 7, 8, & 9) & Board Liaison to Rural Practice, Real Estate, & Agricultural Law Section Councils

07/07/2026

Please join us in congratulating our partner, Ted Niemann, on this historic achievement.

Ted has become the first attorney from Quincy to be elected Treasurer of the Illinois State Bar Association, one of the organization's highest elected leadership positions. This milestone reflects his decades of dedication to the legal profession, his clients, and the communities we are privileged to serve.

We are honored to celebrate this well-deserved recognition and look forward to Ted's continued leadership at both the state and local levels.

Historic Election Marks Milestone for Quincy Attorney and Western Illinois Legal Community QUINCY–Quincy attorney Ted M. Niemann has become the first attorney from Quincy in the Illinois State Bar Association’s history to be elected Treasurer, one of the Association’s highest elected offices a...

06/22/2026

Congratulations to our partner, Ted Niemann, on his election as Treasurer of the Illinois State Bar Association!

Illinois State Bar Association Elects Board Treasurer, Secretary for 2026-27 Fiscal Year

Ted M. Niemann, of Quincy, and Michael G. Bergmann, of Chicago, have been elected treasurer and secretary, respectively, of the Illinois State Bar Association. Their terms will last for one year until the Annual Meeting of 2027.

Niemann is a partner at Schmiedeskamp Robertson Neu & Mitchell LLP, where he concentrates on real estate, business and commercial transactions, banking and corporate matters, estate planning and administration, and agricultural law. He is currently serving his first term on the ISBA Board of Governors (Area VI).

Bergmann is the Executive Director of the Public Interest Law Initiative (PILI), where he provides strategic oversight and direction to guide PILI’s mission of engaging, inspiring, and empowering those advancing equal access to justice. He is currently serving his second term on the ISBA Board of Governors (Cook County).

Niemann (’83) and Bergmann (’02) both earned their Juris Doctor degrees from DePaul University College of Law.

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06/17/2026

Partners Ted Niemann and Will Meckes attended the Illinois State Bar Association's Annual Meeting at the Ritz-Carlton in St. Louis, where they participated in the Assembly Meeting as 8th Judicial Circuit Assembly Members. Following the meeting, they enjoyed the ISBA Assembly Appreciation Reception.

We appreciate Ted and Will's continued commitment to representing both our firm and the 8th Judicial Circuit in discussions that help shape the future of the practice of law in Illinois.

06/05/2026

We were proud to participate in the United Way of Adams County, Inc. (Adams County, IL) Day of Caring for the second year in a row. Our team spent the day assisting Union United Methodist Church and giving back to our community alongside so many dedicated volunteers.

Thank you to United Way for another great Day of Caring. We are proud to support efforts that strengthen our community!

05/29/2026

Today, we get to congratulate Linda Barker on her retirement!

Linda has been a valued part of our team for many years, and her hard work, dedication, and support have meant so much to our attorneys, staff, and clients. We are thankful for everything she has contributed throughout her career with the firm.

Please join us in wishing Linda a wonderful and well-deserved retirement!

05/05/2026

Schmiedeskamp Robertson Neu & Mitchell LLP is proud to announce that Managing Partner Jim Hansen has been invited to join the International Association of Defense Counsel (IADC).

The IADC is an invitation-only organization that recognizes attorneys who have demonstrated exceptional skill in civil defense litigation. Jim’s selection reflects both his depth of experience and the respect he has earned within the legal community.

We’re honored to see this well-deserved recognition of his work and leadership.

Read more: https://www.srnm.com/schmiedeskamp-robertson-neu-mitchell-llp-partner-jim-hansen-joins-international-association-of-defense-counsel

QUINCY – [May 2026] – The International Association of Defense Counsel (IADC) has announced that Jim Hansen, a partner at Schmiedeskamp Robertson Neu & Mitchell LLP, has accepted an invitation to join the IADC, the preeminent invitation-only global legal organization for attorneys who represent ...