Atty. Chad J. Schmit

Atty. Chad J. Schmit

Chad J. Schmit practices at Garfield & Hecht, P.C.

Aspen Aspen 32 yrs experience 32 year
Call (970) 300-9078 Book Appointment

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About Chad J. Schmit at a glance

Chad J. Schmit is a Shareholder based in Aspen, Colorado, practicing at Garfield & Hecht, P.C.. They have 32+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1994. Their practice focuses on employment, business, real estate, construction, and product liability. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1994), U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois (1994), Colorado (1997), and U.S. District Court, District of Colorado and U.S. Court of Appeals, Tenth Circuit (1999). Educated at Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology (J.D., 1994) and University of Iowa (B.A., 1990). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Pitkin County and Colorado Bar Associations. Serands clients in Aspen, CO and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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Practice Areas Explained

Chad J. Schmit's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Chad J. Schmit handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

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Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

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Construction Law

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Product Liability

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Colorado

Practicing law in Colorado. Legal matters in Colorado are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Aspen are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Colorado state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Colorado 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 Colorado courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Chad J. Schmit

Where is Chad J. Schmit's law office located?
Chad J. Schmit's law practice is located in Aspen, Colorado. The firm is Garfield & Hecht, P.C.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Chad J. Schmit handle?
Chad J. Schmit focuses on employment, business, real estate, construction, product liability. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Colorado.
How long has Chad J. Schmit practiced law?
Chad J. Schmit has 32+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1994.
Where did Chad J. Schmit go to law school?
Chad J. Schmit earned their education at (J.D., 1994); (B.A., 1990).
How can I contact Chad J. Schmit for a consultation?
You can contact Chad J. Schmit directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Chad J. Schmit received?
Chad J. Schmit's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

J.D.
Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology
- 1994
B.A.
University of Iowa
- 1990

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1994
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois
Admitted: 1994
Colorado
Admitted: 1997
U.S. District Court, District of Colorado and U.S. Court of Appeals, Tenth Circuit
Admitted: 1999

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