Atty. James Allen Schmidt

Atty. James Allen Schmidt

James Allen Schmidt is a lawyer practicing international energy law, energy project development, energy regulation. James Allen received a B.A. degree from Lawrence University in 1983, and has been licensed for 40 years.

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About James Allen Schmidt at a glance

James Allen Schmidt is a Counsel based in Richmond, Virginia, practicing at Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP. They have 40+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1986. Their practice focuses on energy. Admitted to practice in Wisconsin (1986) and Virginia (1990). Educated at University of Wisconsin (J.D., 1986) and Lawrence University (B.A., 1983). Serands clients in Richmond, VA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • James Allen Schmidt is a lawyer practicing international energy law, energy project development, energy regulation
  • James Allen received a B.A. degree from Lawrence University in 1983, and has been licensed for 40 years
  • James Allen practices at Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP in Richmond, VA

Practice Areas Explained

James Allen Schmidt's Areas of Practice

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

Energy & Utilities Law

Energy attorneys for oil & gas, renewables, utility regulation, and energy sector transactions.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Virginia

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

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Where is James Allen Schmidt's law office located?
James Allen Schmidt's law practice is located in Richmond, Virginia. The firm is Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James Allen Schmidt handle?
James Allen Schmidt focuses on energy. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Virginia.
How long has James Allen Schmidt practiced law?
James Allen Schmidt has 40+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1986.
Where did James Allen Schmidt go to law school?
James Allen Schmidt earned their education at (J.D., 1986); (B.A., 1983).
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Education

J.D.
University of Wisconsin
- 1986
B.A.
Lawrence University
- 1983

Bar Admissions

Wisconsin
Admitted: 1986
Virginia
Admitted: 1990

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