Atty. Douglas E. Schmidt

Atty. Douglas E. Schmidt

Douglas E. Schmidt is a lawyer practicing personal injury, truck accidents, car accidents and 5 other areas of law.

Minneapolis Minneapolis 62 Years Experience 62 year
Call (320) 559-3391

Profile Summary

About Douglas E. Schmidt at a glance

Douglas E. Schmidt is a Senior Partner based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, practicing at Schmidt Law Firm. They have 62+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1964. Their practice focuses on car accidents, truck accidents, wrongful death, personal injury, and motorcycle. Admitted to practice in California (1964), U.S. District Court, Southern District of California (1964), and Minnesota (1970). Educated at Harvard University (J.D., 1963) and University of California at Santa Barbara (B.A., 1960). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of President, 1977, Santa Barbara County Association State Bar of California Estate Planning Council of Santa Barbara. Serves clients in Minneapolis, MN and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Douglas E. Schmidt is a lawyer practicing personal injury, truck accidents, car accidents and 5 other areas of law
  • Douglas received a B.A. degree from University of California at Santa Barbara in 1960, and has been licensed for 62 years
  • Douglas practices at Schmidt Law Firm in Minneapolis, MN

Practice Areas Explained

Douglas E. Schmidt's Areas of Practice

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

Car Accidents

Hurt in a car crash? Car accident lawyers fight insurance companies for fair compensation — free consult, no fee unless you win.

Douglas E. Schmidt is one of 32,842 car accidents attorneys indexed nationally. Browse car accidents attorneys in Minnesota →

Truck Accidents

Douglas E. Schmidt is one of 4,423 truck accidents attorneys indexed nationally. Browse truck accidents attorneys in Minnesota →

Wrongful Death

Douglas E. Schmidt is one of 28,053 wrongful death attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wrongful death attorneys in Minnesota →

Personal Injury

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.

Douglas E. Schmidt is one of 238,048 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Minnesota →

Motorcycle Accidents

Douglas E. Schmidt is one of 9,889 motorcycle attorneys indexed nationally. Browse motorcycle attorneys in Minnesota →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Minnesota

Practicing law in Minnesota. Legal matters in Minnesota are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Minneapolis are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Minnesota state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Minnesota brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Minnesota courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Douglas E. Schmidt

Where is Douglas E. Schmidt's law office located?
Douglas E. Schmidt's law practice is located in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The firm is Schmidt Law Firm. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Douglas E. Schmidt handle?
Douglas E. Schmidt focuses on car accidents, truck accidents, wrongful death, personal injury, motorcycle. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Minnesota.
How long has Douglas E. Schmidt practiced law?
Douglas E. Schmidt has 62+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1964.
Where did Douglas E. Schmidt go to law school?
Douglas E. Schmidt earned their education at (J.D., 1963); (B.A., 1960).
How can I contact Douglas E. Schmidt for a consultation?
You can contact Douglas E. Schmidt 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 Douglas E. Schmidt received?
Douglas E. Schmidt's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Harvard University
- 1963
B.A.
University of California at Santa Barbara
- 1960

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1964
U.S. District Court, Southern District of California
Admitted: 1964
Minnesota
Admitted: 1970

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