Atty. Charles Edward Schmidt

Atty. Charles Edward Schmidt

Charles Edward Schmidt is a lawyer practicing insurance, transportation, admiralty and maritime law and 1 other area of law. Charles received a A.B. degree from Boston College in 1972, and has been licensed for 50 years.

New York New York 50 yrs experience 50 year
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Profile Summary

About Charles Edward Schmidt at a glance

Charles Edward Schmidt is a Counsel based in New York, New York, practicing at Kennedy Lillis Schmidt & English. They have 50+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1976. Their practice focuses on insurance, maritime, and aviation. Admitted to practice in New York (1976). Educated at Fordham University School of Law (J.D., 1975) and Boston College (A.B., 1972). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Maritime Law Association of the United States. Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Charles Edward Schmidt is a lawyer practicing insurance, transportation, admiralty and maritime law and 1 other area of law
  • Charles received a A.B. degree from Boston College in 1972, and has been licensed for 50 years
  • Charles practices at Kennedy Lillis Schmidt & English in New York, NY

Practice Areas Explained

Charles Edward Schmidt's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Charles Edward Schmidt handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Insurance Law

Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.

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Maritime & Admiralty Law

Maritime attorneys for Jones Act claims, longshore injury, cruise ship cases, and offshore matters.

Charles Edward Schmidt is one of 11,568 maritime attorneys indexed nationally. Browse maritime attorneys in New York →

Aviation Law

Aviation attorneys for aircraft accidents, FAA regulation, pilot defense, and aviation industry matters.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in New York

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Charles Edward Schmidt

Where is Charles Edward Schmidt's law office located?
Charles Edward Schmidt's law practice is located in New York, New York. The firm is Kennedy Lillis Schmidt & English. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Charles Edward Schmidt handle?
Charles Edward Schmidt focuses on insurance, maritime, aviation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has Charles Edward Schmidt practiced law?
Charles Edward Schmidt has 50+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1976.
Where did Charles Edward Schmidt go to law school?
Charles Edward Schmidt earned their education at (J.D., 1975); (A.B., 1972).
How can I contact Charles Edward Schmidt for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Charles Edward Schmidt received?
Charles Edward Schmidt's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Fordham University School of Law
- 1975
A.B.
Boston College
- 1972

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1976

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