Atty. Robert James Schmitt

Atty. Robert James Schmitt

Robert James Schmitt is a lawyer practicing insurance coverage, environmental law, commercial litigation and 3 other areas of law. Robert received a B.A. degree from Georgetown University in 1979, and has been licensed for 37 years.

Reston Reston 37 yrs experience 37 year
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Profile Summary

About Robert James Schmitt at a glance

Robert James Schmitt is a employment, business, litigation, environmental, and insurance attorney based in Reston, Virginia. They have 37+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1989. Admitted to practice in Virginia (1989) and New Hampshire (1993). Educated at University of Virginia (J.D., 1989) and Georgetown University (B.A., 1979). Serands clients in Reston, VA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Robert James Schmitt is a lawyer practicing insurance coverage, environmental law, commercial litigation and 3 other areas of law
  • Robert received a B.A. degree from Georgetown University in 1979, and has been licensed for 37 years
  • Robert practices in Reston, VA

Practice Areas Explained

Robert James Schmitt's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Robert James Schmitt handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

Robert James Schmitt is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Virginia →

Business & Corporate Law

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

Robert James Schmitt is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Virginia →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

Robert James Schmitt is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Virginia →

Environmental Law

Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.

Robert James Schmitt is one of 56,434 environmental attorneys indexed nationally. Browse environmental attorneys in Virginia →

Insurance Law

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

Robert James Schmitt is one of 121,912 insurance attorneys indexed nationally. Browse insurance attorneys in Virginia →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Virginia

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Robert James Schmitt

Where is Robert James Schmitt's law office located?
Robert James Schmitt's law practice is located in Reston, Virginia. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Robert James Schmitt handle?
Robert James Schmitt focuses on employment, business, litigation, environmental, insurance. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Virginia.
How long has Robert James Schmitt practiced law?
Robert James Schmitt has 37+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1989.
Where did Robert James Schmitt go to law school?
Robert James Schmitt earned their education at (J.D., 1989); (B.A., 1979).
How can I contact Robert James Schmitt for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Virginia
- 1989
B.A.
Georgetown University
- 1979

Bar Admissions

Virginia
Admitted: 1989
New Hampshire
Admitted: 1993

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