Atty. Douglas M Schmidt, Sr.

Atty. Douglas M Schmidt, Sr.

Douglas M Schmidt, Sr. is a lawyer practicing personal injury, class actions, auto accident and 14 other areas of law. Douglas received a B.A. degree from Louisiana State University in 1974, and has been licensed for 48 years.

New Orleans New Orleans 48 yrs experience 48 year
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Profile Summary

About Douglas M Schmidt, Sr. at a glance

Douglas M Schmidt, Sr. is a Member based in New Orleans, Louisiana, practicing at Douglas M. Schmidt APLC. They have 48+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1978. Their practice focuses on car accidents, divorce, copyright, medical malpractice, and personal injury. Admitted to practice in Louisiana (1978) and South Carolina United States District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana United States Dist (1987). Educated at Loyola University School of Law (J.D., 1978) and Louisiana State University (B.A., 1974). Active member of Louisiana State Bar Association South Carolina State Bar Association. Serands clients in New Orleans, LA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Douglas M Schmidt, Sr. is a lawyer practicing personal injury, class actions, auto accident and 14 other areas of law
  • Douglas received a B.A. degree from Louisiana State University in 1974, and has been licensed for 48 years
  • Douglas practices at Douglas M. Schmidt APLC in New Orleans, LA

Practice Areas Explained

Douglas M Schmidt, Sr.'s Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Douglas M Schmidt, Sr. 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 M Schmidt, Sr. is one of 36,807 car accidents attorneys indexed nationally. Browse car accidents attorneys in Louisiana →

Divorce

A divorce attorney guides you through property division, spousal support, custody, and the final decree — contested or uncontested.

Douglas M Schmidt, Sr. is one of 50,487 divorce attorneys indexed nationally. Browse divorce attorneys in Louisiana →

Copyright Law

Douglas M Schmidt, Sr. is one of 17,495 copyright attorneys indexed nationally. Browse copyright attorneys in Louisiana →

Medical Malpractice

Medical malpractice lawyers represent patients harmed by negligent doctors, hospitals, and other providers. Free case review, no fee unless you win.

Douglas M Schmidt, Sr. is one of 49,086 medical malpractice attorneys indexed nationally. Browse medical malpractice attorneys in Louisiana →

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 M Schmidt, Sr. is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Louisiana →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Louisiana

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Douglas M Schmidt, Sr.

Where is Douglas M Schmidt, Sr.'s law office located?
Douglas M Schmidt, Sr.'s law practice is located in New Orleans, Louisiana. The firm is Douglas M. Schmidt APLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Douglas M Schmidt, Sr. handle?
Douglas M Schmidt, Sr. focuses on car accidents, divorce, copyright, medical malpractice, personal injury. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Louisiana.
How long has Douglas M Schmidt, Sr. practiced law?
Douglas M Schmidt, Sr. has 48+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1978.
Where did Douglas M Schmidt, Sr. go to law school?
Douglas M Schmidt, Sr. earned their education at (J.D., 1978); (B.A., 1974).
How can I contact Douglas M Schmidt, Sr. for a consultation?
You can contact Douglas M Schmidt, Sr. 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.

Education

J.D.
Loyola University School of Law
- 1978
B.A.
Louisiana State University
- 1974

Bar Admissions

Louisiana
Admitted: 1978
South Carolina United States District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana United States Dist
Admitted: 1987

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