Atty. Richard William Schmidt

Atty. Richard William Schmidt

Mr. Richard William Schmidt is a lawyer practicing residential, land use & zoning, banks and banking and 11 other areas of law.

Athens Athens 38 yrs experience 38 year
Call (762) 356-8076 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About Richard William Schmidt at a glance

Richard William Schmidt is a Shareholder based in Athens, Georgia, practicing at Blasingame, Burch, Garrard & Ashley, P.C.. They have 38+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1988. Their practice focuses on business, real estate, commercial re, tax litigation, and zoning. Admitted to practice in Georgia (1988). Educated at University of Georgia School of Law (JD, 1988) and University of Georgia (A.B., 1985). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Serands clients in Athens, GA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Mr. Richard William Schmidt is a lawyer practicing residential, land use & zoning, banks and banking and 11 other areas of law
  • Richard received a A.B. degree from University of Georgia in 1985, and has been licensed for 38 years
  • Richard practices at Blasingame, Burch, Garrard & Ashley, P.C. in Athens, GA and 1 other location

Practice Areas Explained

Richard William Schmidt's Areas of Practice

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

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

Richard William Schmidt is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Georgia →

Commercial Real Estate

Richard William Schmidt is one of 16,000 commercial re attorneys indexed nationally. Browse commercial re attorneys in Georgia →

Tax Litigation

Richard William Schmidt is one of 3,110 tax litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax litigation attorneys in Georgia →

Land Use & Zoning

Richard William Schmidt is one of 40,226 zoning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse zoning attorneys in Georgia →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Georgia

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Richard William Schmidt

Where is Richard William Schmidt's law office located?
Richard William Schmidt's law practice is located in Athens, Georgia. The firm is Blasingame, Burch, Garrard & Ashley, P.C.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Richard William Schmidt handle?
Richard William Schmidt focuses on business, real estate, commercial re, tax litigation, zoning. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Georgia.
How long has Richard William Schmidt practiced law?
Richard William Schmidt has 38+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1988.
Where did Richard William Schmidt go to law school?
Richard William Schmidt earned their education at (JD, 1988); (A.B., 1985).
How can I contact Richard William Schmidt for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Richard William Schmidt received?
Richard William Schmidt's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

JD
University of Georgia School of Law
- 1988
A.B.
University of Georgia
- 1985

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

Georgia
Admitted: 1988

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