Atty. Michael C Schmidt

Atty. Michael C Schmidt

Michael C Schmidt is a lawyer practicing employee benefits, litigation, antitrust & trade law and 1 other area of law. Michael received a B.A. degree from Brandeis University in 1990, and has been licensed for 33 years.

New York New York 33 Years Experience 33 year
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Profile Summary

About Michael C Schmidt at a glance

Michael C Schmidt is a Member based in New York, New York, practicing at Cozen O'Connor. They have 33+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1993. Their practice focuses on employment and litigation. Admitted to practice in New Jersey (1993), New York U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Circuit (1994), and U.S. District Court, Eastern, Northern and Southern Districts of New York (1994). Educated at Hofstra University School of Law (J.D., 1993) and Brandeis University (B.A., 1990). Active member of Nassau County and American Bar Associations. Serves clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Michael C Schmidt is a lawyer practicing employee benefits, litigation, antitrust & trade law and 1 other area of law
  • Michael received a B.A. degree from Brandeis University in 1990, and has been licensed for 33 years
  • Michael practices at Cozen O'Connor in New York, NY

Practice Areas Explained

Michael C Schmidt's Areas of Practice

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

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

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Civil Litigation

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Jurisdictional Context

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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 venue, 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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Where is Michael C Schmidt's law office located?
Michael C Schmidt's law practice is located in New York, New York. The firm is Cozen O'Connor. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Michael C Schmidt handle?
Michael C Schmidt focuses on employment, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has Michael C Schmidt practiced law?
Michael C Schmidt has 33+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1993.
Where did Michael C Schmidt go to law school?
Michael C Schmidt earned their education at (J.D., 1993); (B.A., 1990).
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Education

J.D.
Hofstra University School of Law
- 1993
B.A.
Brandeis University
- 1990

Bar Admissions

New Jersey
Admitted: 1993
New York U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Circuit
Admitted: 1994
U.S. District Court, Eastern, Northern and Southern Districts of New York
Admitted: 1994

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