Atty. Michael Joseph Schmidt
Michael Joseph Schmidt is a lawyer practicing insurance coverage, insurance bad faith, civil litigation and 8 other areas of law. Michael received a B.B.A. degree from University of Wisconsin-Madison in 2001, and has been licensed for 19 years.
Civil Litigation & More Attorney · Serving Seattle, WA · 19+ Years Experience
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About Michael Joseph Schmidt at a Glance
Michael Joseph Schmidt is a contracts, business, construction, litigation, and government attorney based in Seattle, Washington. They have 19+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2007. Admitted to practice in Wisconsin (2007), California (2008), and Washington (2011). Educated at University of Wisconsin Law School (J.D., 2007) and University of Wisconsin-Madison (B.B.A. Finance, 2001). Active member of PSSI, State Bar of California Washington State Bar Association State Bar of Wisconsin American Bar Association Puget Sound Special Investigators. Serves clients in Seattle, WA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Michael Joseph Schmidt
- Michael Joseph Schmidt is a lawyer practicing insurance coverage, insurance bad faith, civil litigation and 8 other areas of law
- Michael received a B.B.A. degree from University of Wisconsin-Madison in 2001, and has been licensed for 19 years
- Michael practices in Seattle, WA
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Michael Joseph Schmidt's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Michael Joseph Schmidt handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Seattle.
Contracts in Seattle
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Business & Corporate Law in Seattle
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Construction Law in Seattle
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Civil Litigation in Seattle
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
Michael Joseph Schmidt is one of 450,750 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Washington →
Government & Administrative Law in Seattle
Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Seattle
Practicing law in Washington. Legal matters in Washington are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Seattle are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Washington state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Washington 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 Washington courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Seattle Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Seattle-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 Seattle Choose Michael Joseph 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 Michael Joseph Schmidt's practice in the field of contracts, business, construction, litigation, and government.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Michael Joseph Schmidt brings 19+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in Wisconsin, California, and Washington, Michael Joseph Schmidt can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering contracts, business, and construction, Michael Joseph Schmidt can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Seattle
A Seattle-based practice means Michael Joseph 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 Michael Joseph Schmidt Handles in Seattle
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