Atty. Kevin Michael Schmidt

Atty. Kevin Michael Schmidt

Kevin Michael Schmidt is a lawyer practicing media & communications, technology and intellectual property, media & telecommunications transactions, mergers & acquisitions and 2 other areas of law. Kevin received a B.A. degree from Jersey City State College in 1989, and has been licensed for 31 years.

New York New York 31 yrs experience 31 year
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About Kevin Michael Schmidt at a glance

Kevin Michael Schmidt is a Partner based in New York, New York, practicing at Debevoise & Plimpton LLP. They have 31+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1995. Their practice focuses on business, ip, m&a, and entertainment. Admitted to practice in New York (1995). Educated at Rutgers University School of Law at Newark (J.D., 1994) and Jersey City State College (B.A., 1989). Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Kevin Michael Schmidt is a lawyer practicing media & communications, technology and intellectual property, media & telecommunications transactions, mergers & acquisitions and 2 other areas of law
  • Kevin received a B.A. degree from Jersey City State College in 1989, and has been licensed for 31 years
  • Kevin practices at Debevoise & Plimpton LLP in New York, NY

Practice Areas Explained

Kevin Michael Schmidt's Areas of Practice

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

Business & Corporate Law

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

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Intellectual Property

IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Kevin Michael Schmidt is one of 49,731 m&a attorneys indexed nationally. Browse m&a attorneys in New York →

Entertainment & Sports Law

Entertainment lawyers for music, film, sports contracts, talent representation, and IP licensing.

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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 Kevin Michael Schmidt

Where is Kevin Michael Schmidt's law office located?
Kevin Michael Schmidt's law practice is located in New York, New York. The firm is Debevoise & Plimpton LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Kevin Michael Schmidt handle?
Kevin Michael Schmidt focuses on business, ip, m&a, entertainment. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has Kevin Michael Schmidt practiced law?
Kevin Michael Schmidt has 31+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1995.
Where did Kevin Michael Schmidt go to law school?
Kevin Michael Schmidt earned their education at (J.D., 1994); (B.A., 1989).
How can I contact Kevin Michael Schmidt for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Rutgers University School of Law at Newark
- 1994
B.A.
Jersey City State College
- 1989

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1995

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