Atty. Mark E. Schmidt
Mark Schmidt is a Shareholder in the Litigation and Risk Management Practice Group and Co-Chair of the Construction Law and Litigation Section. Mark helps clients resolve their most challenging and complex problems by focusing on practical solutions and efficient business results.
Commercial Litigation & More Attorney · Serving Milwaukee, WI
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About Mark E. Schmidt at a Glance
Mark E. Schmidt is a business, real estate, construction, estate litigation, and litigation attorney based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, practicing at von Briesen & Roper SC. Admitted to practice in Wisconsin, State Bar of. Educated at George Mason University (J.D., 2004) and University of Virginia (M.A., 1998). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Construction (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Real Estate (2026). Serves clients in Milwaukee, WI and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Mark E. Schmidt
- Mark Schmidt is a Shareholder in the Litigation and Risk Management Practice Group and Co-Chair of the Construction Law and Litigation Section
- Mark helps clients resolve their most challenging and complex problems by focusing on practical solutions and efficient business results
- Mark is directly involved in all aspects of negotiation, strategic planning, risk assessment, arbitrations, mediations and court and jury trials in state and federal court
- Mark’s broad experience covers all areas of commercial law and business litigation
- Mark has been actively involved in pro bono matters throughout his career
- He represented a military family through the Marquette SAVLAW program, assisted a Milwaukee charter school with the formation of a 501(c)(3) charitable foundation, represented a community organization involved in a municipal zoning dispute, and accepted an appointment from the Seventh Circuit to handle a criminal appeal
Practice Areas Explained
Mark E. Schmidt's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Mark E. Schmidt handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Milwaukee.
Business & Corporate Law in Milwaukee
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Mark E. Schmidt is one of 497,491 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Wisconsin →
Real Estate Law in Milwaukee
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
Mark E. Schmidt is one of 313,729 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Wisconsin →
Construction Law in Milwaukee
Mark E. Schmidt is one of 40,302 construction attorneys indexed nationally. Browse construction attorneys in Wisconsin →
Estate & Trust Litigation in Milwaukee
Mark E. Schmidt is one of 19,876 estate litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate litigation attorneys in Wisconsin →
Civil Litigation in Milwaukee
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
Mark E. Schmidt is one of 450,751 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Wisconsin →
Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Milwaukee
Practicing law in Wisconsin. Legal matters in Wisconsin are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Milwaukee are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Wisconsin state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Wisconsin 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 Wisconsin courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Milwaukee Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Milwaukee-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Milwaukee Choose Mark E. Schmidt
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Mark E. Schmidt's practice in the field of business, real estate, construction, estate litigation, and litigation.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering business, real estate, and construction, Mark E. Schmidt can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Milwaukee
A Milwaukee-based practice means Mark E. Schmidt attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
Case Types
Common Legal Issues Mark E. Schmidt Handles in Milwaukee
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