Atty. Joseph B. Schmit

Atty. Joseph B. Schmit

Joseph B. Schmit is a lawyer practicing litigation, arbitration, business & commercial litigation and 7 other areas of law.

New York New York 28 yrs experience 28 year
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About Joseph B. Schmit at a glance

Joseph B. Schmit is a Counsel based in New York, New York, practicing at Linklaters LLP. They have 28+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1998. Their practice focuses on contracts, criminal defense, business, breach of contract, and class action. Admitted to practice in New York U.S. District Court, Eastern, Northern, Southern and Western Districts of New York (1998). Educated at Syracuse University School of Law (J.D., 1997) and Hobart College (B.A. History, 1993). Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Joseph B. Schmit is a lawyer practicing litigation, arbitration, business & commercial litigation and 7 other areas of law
  • Joseph received a B.A. degree from Hobart College in 1993, and has been licensed for 28 years
  • Joseph practices at Linklaters LLP in New York, NY

Practice Areas Explained

Joseph B. Schmit's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Joseph B. Schmit handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Contracts

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Criminal Defense

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Business & Corporate Law

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Breach of Contract

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Class Action

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in New York

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Joseph B. Schmit

Where is Joseph B. Schmit's law office located?
Joseph B. Schmit's law practice is located in New York, New York. The firm is Linklaters LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Joseph B. Schmit handle?
Joseph B. Schmit focuses on contracts, criminal defense, business, breach of contract, class action. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has Joseph B. Schmit practiced law?
Joseph B. Schmit has 28+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1998.
Where did Joseph B. Schmit go to law school?
Joseph B. Schmit earned their education at (J.D., 1997); (B.A. History, 1993).
How can I contact Joseph B. Schmit for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Syracuse University School of Law
- 1997
B.A. History
Hobart College
- 1993

Bar Admissions

New York U.S. District Court, Eastern, Northern, Southern and Western Districts of New York
Admitted: 1998

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