Attorney · Serving Milwaukee, WI · 52+ Years Experience
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About Richard E. Schmidt at a Glance
Richard E. Schmidt is a Member based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, practicing at Piper & Schmidt. They have 52+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1974. Admitted to practice in Wisconsin (1974), U.S. District Court, Eastern and Western Districts of Wisconsin (1974), U.S. Court of Military Appeals and U.S. Court of Claims (1976), and U.S. Supreme Court (1978). Educated at Marquette University (J.D., 1974) and Ripon College (B.A., 1971). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Milwaukee and American Bar Associations State Bar of Wisconsin Civil Trial of Wisconsin Defense Research Institute. Serves clients in Milwaukee, WI and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Richard E. Schmidt
- Atty. Richard E. Schmidt is a lawyer
- Richard E. received a B.A. degree from Ripon College in 1971, and has been licensed for 52 years
- Richard E. practices at Piper & Schmidt in Milwaukee, WI
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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Why Clients in Milwaukee Choose Richard 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 Richard E. Schmidt's practice.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Richard E. Schmidt brings 52+ 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, U.S. District Court, Eastern and Western Districts of Wisconsin, and U.S. Court of Military Appeals and U.S. Court of Claims, Richard E. Schmidt can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Local Presence in Milwaukee
A Milwaukee-based practice means Richard E. Schmidt attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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