Atty. David James Schmit
Mr. David James Schmit is a lawyer practicing workers' compensation defense, bankruptcy, longshore and harborworkers compensation act and 4 other areas of law.
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David James Schmit is a Member based in Oakland, California, practicing at Schmit Law Office. They have 53+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1973. Their practice focuses on discrimination, employment, bankruptcy, workers comp, and insurance. Admitted to practice in District of Columbia (1973) and California (1979). Educated at Georgetown University (J.D., 1973) and Georgetown University M.A. University of California B.A. (—). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Serands clients in Oakland, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Mr. David James Schmit is a lawyer practicing workers' compensation defense, bankruptcy, longshore and harborworkers compensation act and 4 other areas of law
- David received a M.A. degree from Georgetown University, and has been licensed for 53 years
- David practices at Schmit Law Office in Oakland, CA
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Each practice area below reflects the types of cases David James Schmit handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
David James Schmit is one of 7,100 discrimination attorneys indexed nationally. Browse discrimination attorneys in California →
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
David James Schmit is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in California →
A bankruptcy attorney can help you eliminate debt, stop creditor harassment, and protect your home through Chapter 7 or Chapter 13.
David James Schmit is one of 105,321 bankruptcy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse bankruptcy attorneys in California →
Workers compensation lawyers help injured workers get medical care, lost wages, and disability benefits. Free consult, no fee unless you win.
David James Schmit is one of 55,389 workers comp attorneys indexed nationally. Browse workers comp attorneys in California →
Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.
David James Schmit is one of 121,912 insurance attorneys indexed nationally. Browse insurance 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 Oakland 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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