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Paul W. Schmidt is a Partner based in Washington, District of Columbia, practicing at Covington And Burling Llp. They have 53+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1973. Their practice focuses on class action, product liability, litigation, consumer, and health care. Admitted to practice in Wisconsin (1973), Massachusetts (1999), District of Columbia (2001), and New York (2002). Educated at New York University School of Law (J.D., 1998) and University of British Columbia (B.A., 1992). Serands clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Hon. Paul W. Schmidt is a lawyer practicing antitrust & trade law, litigation, appellate litigation/supreme court practice and 7 other areas of law
- Paul received a B.A. degree from University of British Columbia in 1992, and has been licensed for 53 years
- Paul practices at Covington & Burling LLP in Washington, DC
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Paul W. Schmidt is one of 26,424 class action attorneys indexed nationally. Browse class action attorneys in District of Columbia →
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Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
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Consumer protection attorneys for fraud, lemon law, debt harassment, and deceptive trade practices.
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Health care attorneys for HIPAA, Medicare, Medicaid, regulatory compliance, and medical licensing matters.
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Why local counsel matters in District of Columbia
Practicing law in District of Columbia. Legal matters in District of Columbia are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Washington are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate District of Columbia state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in District of Columbia 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 District of Columbia courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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