Atty. Catherine Burke Schmidt
Catherine Burke Schmidt is a lawyer practicing employment law, civil rights, toxic tort and 3 other areas of law. Catherine received a B.A. degree from University of California at Los Angeles in 1996, and has been licensed for 25 years.
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Catherine Burke Schmidt is a Member based in Santa Monica, California, practicing at Burke Schmidt APC. They have 25+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2001. Their practice focuses on personal injury, employment, product liability, and civil rights. Admitted to practice in California (2001). Educated at University of California at Los Angeles (B.A., 1996) and University of San Diego School of Law J.D. (—). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Serands clients in Santa Monica, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Catherine Burke Schmidt is a lawyer practicing employment law, civil rights, toxic tort and 3 other areas of law
- Catherine received a B.A. degree from University of California at Los Angeles in 1996, and has been licensed for 25 years
- Catherine practices at Burke Schmidt APC in Santa Monica, CA
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Catherine Burke Schmidt's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Catherine Burke Schmidt handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.
Catherine Burke Schmidt is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in California →
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
Catherine Burke Schmidt is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in California →
Catherine Burke Schmidt is one of 66,193 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability attorneys in California →
Civil rights attorneys for discrimination, police misconduct, constitutional rights, and civil liberties cases.
Catherine Burke Schmidt is one of 70,245 civil rights attorneys indexed nationally. Browse civil rights attorneys in California →
Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in California
Practicing law in California. Legal matters in California are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Santa Monica are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate California state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in California brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in California courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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