Atty. Douglas J. Schmidt

Atty. Douglas J. Schmidt

Douglas J. Schmidt is a lawyer practicing appeals, financial services, business litigation and 1 other area of law.

Kansas City Kansas City 42 yrs experience 42 year
Call (816) 927-4173 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About Douglas J. Schmidt at a glance

Douglas J. Schmidt is a Partner based in Kansas City, Missouri, practicing at Husch Blackwell LLP. They have 42+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1984. Their practice focuses on business, litigation, insurance, and appellate. Admitted to practice in Missouri (1984), U.S. Court of Appeals, Tenth Circuit (1995), U.S. Court of Appeals, Federal Circuit (1998), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Circuit (2001). Educated at Southwest Missouri State University (B.S., 1978) and University of Tulsa College of Law J.D. 1984 University of Tulsa Law Review (—). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Professional Associations and Memberships •International Association of Insurance Receivers •The Missouri Bar. Serands clients in Kansas City, MO and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Douglas J. Schmidt is a lawyer practicing appeals, financial services, business litigation and 1 other area of law
  • Douglas received a B.S. degree from Southwest Missouri State University in 1978, and has been licensed for 42 years
  • Douglas practices at Husch Blackwell LLP in Kansas City, MO

Practice Areas Explained

Douglas J. Schmidt's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Douglas J. 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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Civil Litigation

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Insurance Law

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

Douglas J. Schmidt is one of 121,912 insurance attorneys indexed nationally. Browse insurance attorneys in Missouri →

Appellate Practice

Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.

Douglas J. Schmidt is one of 86,319 appellate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse appellate attorneys in Missouri →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Missouri

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Douglas J. Schmidt

Where is Douglas J. Schmidt's law office located?
Douglas J. Schmidt's law practice is located in Kansas City, Missouri. The firm is Husch Blackwell LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Douglas J. Schmidt handle?
Douglas J. Schmidt focuses on business, litigation, insurance, appellate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Missouri.
How long has Douglas J. Schmidt practiced law?
Douglas J. Schmidt has 42+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1984.
Where did Douglas J. Schmidt go to law school?
Douglas J. Schmidt earned their education at (B.S., 1978); (—).
How can I contact Douglas J. Schmidt for a consultation?
You can contact Douglas J. 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 J. Schmidt received?
Douglas J. Schmidt's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

B.S.
Southwest Missouri State University
- 1978
University of Tulsa College of Law J.D. 1984 University of Tulsa Law Review
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Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Missouri
Admitted: 1984
U.S. Court of Appeals, Tenth Circuit
Admitted: 1995
U.S. Court of Appeals, Federal Circuit
Admitted: 1998
U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Circuit
Admitted: 2001
U.S. Court of Appeals, Eighth Circuit
Admitted: 2002
U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit
Admitted: 2003
U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit
Admitted: 2005

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