Atty. James Michael Schmidt
James Michael Schmidt is a lawyer practicing entertainment law, general business law, real transactions. James received a B.S. degree from Southwestern University in 1990, and has been licensed for 32 years.
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James Michael Schmidt is a Strategic Defense International, Inc. based in Sarasota, Florida. They have 32+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1994. Their practice focuses on business and entertainment. Admitted to practice in California (1994). Educated at Pepperdine University School of Law (J.D., 1994) and Southwestern University (B.S., 1990). Serves clients in Sarasota, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- James Michael Schmidt is a lawyer practicing entertainment law, general business law, real transactions
- James received a B.S. degree from Southwestern University in 1990, and has been licensed for 32 years
- James practices in Sarasota, FL
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Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Entertainment lawyers for music, film, sports contracts, talent representation, and IP licensing.
James Michael Schmidt is one of 41,102 entertainment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse entertainment attorneys in Florida →
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Why local counsel matters in Florida
Practicing law in Florida. Legal matters in Florida are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Sarasota are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Florida state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Florida 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 Florida courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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