Atty. Richard W Schmidt

Atty. Richard W Schmidt

Atty. Richard W Schmidt is a lawyer practicing industrial insurance, workers compensation appeals, workers compensation arbitration and 3 other areas of law.

Mendota Heights Mendota Heights 45 Years Experience 45 year
Call (763) 356-4188

Profile Summary

About Richard W Schmidt at a glance

Richard W Schmidt is a Shareholder based in Mendota Heights, Minnesota, practicing at Cousineau, Waldhauser & Kieselbach, P.A.. They have 45+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1981. Their practice focuses on workers comp, insurance, adr, and appellate. Admitted to practice in Minnesota (1981), U.S. District Court, District of Minnesota and U.S. Court of Appeals, Eighth Circuit (1982), and Wisconsin (Inactive) (1997). Educated at William Mitchell College of Law (J.D., 1981) and St. John's University (B.A., 1977). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serves clients in Mendota Heights, MN and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Atty. Richard W Schmidt is a lawyer practicing industrial insurance, workers compensation appeals, workers compensation arbitration and 3 other areas of law
  • Richard received a B.A. degree from St. John's University in 1977, and has been licensed for 45 years
  • Richard practices at Cousineau, Waldhauser & Kieselbach, P.A. in Mendota Heights, MN

Practice Areas Explained

Richard W Schmidt's Areas of Practice

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

Workers Compensation

Workers compensation lawyers help injured workers get medical care, lost wages, and disability benefits. Free consult, no fee unless you win.

Richard W Schmidt is one of 49,806 workers comp attorneys indexed nationally. Browse workers comp attorneys in Minnesota →

Insurance Law

Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.

Richard W Schmidt is one of 109,871 insurance attorneys indexed nationally. Browse insurance attorneys in Minnesota →

Mediation & Arbitration

Mediators and arbitrators for civil, commercial, family, and employment dispute resolution.

Richard W Schmidt is one of 67,021 adr attorneys indexed nationally. Browse adr attorneys in Minnesota →

Appellate Practice

Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.

Richard W Schmidt is one of 77,587 appellate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse appellate attorneys in Minnesota →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Minnesota

Practicing law in Minnesota. Legal matters in Minnesota are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Mendota Heights are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Minnesota state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Minnesota 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 Minnesota courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Richard W Schmidt

Where is Richard W Schmidt's law office located?
Richard W Schmidt's law practice is located in Mendota Heights, Minnesota. The firm is Cousineau, Waldhauser & Kieselbach, P.A.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Richard W Schmidt handle?
Richard W Schmidt focuses on workers comp, insurance, adr, appellate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Minnesota.
How long has Richard W Schmidt practiced law?
Richard W Schmidt has 45+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1981.
Where did Richard W Schmidt go to law school?
Richard W Schmidt earned their education at (J.D., 1981); (B.A., 1977).
How can I contact Richard W Schmidt for a consultation?
You can contact Richard W Schmidt directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Richard W Schmidt received?
Richard W Schmidt's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
William Mitchell College of Law
- 1981
B.A.
St. John's University
- 1977

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Minnesota
Admitted: 1981
U.S. District Court, District of Minnesota and U.S. Court of Appeals, Eighth Circuit
Admitted: 1982
Wisconsin (Inactive)
Admitted: 1997

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