Atty. Gordon W. Schmidt

Atty. Gordon W. Schmidt

Gordon W. Schmidt is a lawyer practicing commercial litigation, labor & employment, product & consumer litigation and 6 other areas of law.

Pittsburgh Pittsburgh 51 yrs experience 51 year
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Profile Summary

About Gordon W. Schmidt at a glance

Gordon W. Schmidt is a Partner based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, practicing at McGuireWoods LLP. They have 51+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1975. Their practice focuses on employment, business, class action, product liability, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Pennsylvania (1975) and Ohio (Inactive) U.S. Court of Appeals, Third, Fourth, Eighth and Tenth Circuits U.S. District Court, (1999). Educated at University of Pittsburgh School of Law (J.D., 1975) and Syracuse University (B.A., 1972). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Pittsburgh, PA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Gordon W. Schmidt is a lawyer practicing commercial litigation, labor & employment, product & consumer litigation and 6 other areas of law
  • Gordon received a B.A. degree from Syracuse University in 1972, and has been licensed for 51 years
  • Gordon practices at McGuireWoods LLP in Pittsburgh, PA

Practice Areas Explained

Gordon W. Schmidt's Areas of Practice

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

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

Gordon W. Schmidt is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Pennsylvania →

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

Gordon W. Schmidt is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Pennsylvania →

Class Action

Gordon W. Schmidt is one of 26,424 class action attorneys indexed nationally. Browse class action attorneys in Pennsylvania →

Product Liability

Gordon W. Schmidt is one of 66,193 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability attorneys in Pennsylvania →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

Gordon W. Schmidt is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Pennsylvania →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Pennsylvania

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Gordon W. Schmidt

Where is Gordon W. Schmidt's law office located?
Gordon W. Schmidt's law practice is located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The firm is McGuireWoods LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Gordon W. Schmidt handle?
Gordon W. Schmidt focuses on employment, business, class action, product liability, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Pennsylvania.
How long has Gordon W. Schmidt practiced law?
Gordon W. Schmidt has 51+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1975.
Where did Gordon W. Schmidt go to law school?
Gordon W. Schmidt earned their education at (J.D., 1975); (B.A., 1972).
How can I contact Gordon W. Schmidt for a consultation?
You can contact Gordon W. 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 Gordon W. Schmidt received?
Gordon W. Schmidt's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of Pittsburgh School of Law
- 1975
B.A.
Syracuse University
- 1972

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Pennsylvania
Admitted: 1975
Ohio (Inactive) U.S. Court of Appeals, Third, Fourth, Eighth and Tenth Circuits U.S. District Court,
Admitted: 1999

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