Atty. Joseph Edward Schmitz
Joseph Edward Schmitz is a lawyer practicing administrative law, appeals, litigation. Joseph received a B.S. degree from United States Naval Academy in 1978, and has been licensed for 38 years.
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Joseph Edward Schmitz is a Partner based in McLean, Virginia, practicing at Schmitz & Socarras LLP. They have 38+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1988. Their practice focuses on litigation, government, and appellate. Admitted to practice in Pennsylvania (1988), District of Columbia (1989), Maryland (1995), and Virginia (2009). Educated at Stanford University (J.D., 1986) and United States Naval Academy (B.S., 1978). Serands clients in McLean, VA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Joseph Edward Schmitz is a lawyer practicing administrative law, appeals, litigation
- Joseph received a B.S. degree from United States Naval Academy in 1978, and has been licensed for 38 years
- Joseph practices at Schmitz & Socarras LLP in McLean, VA
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Joseph Edward Schmitz's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Joseph Edward Schmitz handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
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Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.
Joseph Edward Schmitz is one of 132,225 government attorneys indexed nationally. Browse government attorneys in Virginia →
Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.
Joseph Edward Schmitz is one of 86,319 appellate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse appellate attorneys in Virginia →
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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 McLean 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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