Atty. Chris R. Schmidt

Atty. Chris R. Schmidt

Chris R. Schmidt is a lawyer practicing tax, private equity, real estate and 3 other areas of law.

Los Angeles Los Angeles 26 yrs experience 26 year
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About Chris R. Schmidt at a glance

Chris R. Schmidt is an Associate based in Los Angeles, California, practicing at Gibson Dunn And Crutcher Llp. They have 26+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2000. Their practice focuses on business, real estate, ip, tax, and white collar. Admitted to practice in Germany (2000) and California (2014). Educated at Julius-Maximilian's University of Wurzburg (Julius, 1996) and Santa Clara University School of Law Santa Clara CA (—). Serands clients in Los Angeles, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Chris R. Schmidt is a lawyer practicing tax, private equity, real estate and 3 other areas of law
  • Chris received a degree from Santa Clara University School of Law Santa Clara CA, and has been licensed for 26 years
  • Chris practices at Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP in Los Angeles, CA and 1 other location

Practice Areas Explained

Chris R. Schmidt's Areas of Practice

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

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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Intellectual Property

IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.

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Tax Law

Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.

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White Collar Crimes

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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 Los Angeles 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Chris R. Schmidt

Where is Chris R. Schmidt's law office located?
Chris R. Schmidt's law practice is located in Los Angeles, California. The firm is Gibson Dunn And Crutcher Llp. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Chris R. Schmidt handle?
Chris R. Schmidt focuses on business, real estate, ip, tax, white collar. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Chris R. Schmidt practiced law?
Chris R. Schmidt has 26+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2000.
Where did Chris R. Schmidt go to law school?
Chris R. Schmidt earned their education at (Julius, 1996); (—).
How can I contact Chris R. Schmidt for a consultation?
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Education

Julius
Julius-Maximilian's University of Wurzburg
- 1996
Santa Clara University School of Law Santa Clara CA
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

Germany
Admitted: 2000
California
Admitted: 2014

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