Atty. Shiela B. Schmidt
Shiela Schmidt concentrates her practice in the area of public law, which encompasses development, real estate, open meeting law, elections, public records, municipal improvement districts, construction law and water law. She has extensive experience working with municipalities, irrigation districts, and municipal improvement districts on a wide variety of issues.
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About Shiela B. Schmidt at a glance
Shiela B. Schmidt is a Member based in Phoenix, Arizona, practicing at Gust Rosenfeld P.L.C.. They have 38+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1988. Their practice focuses on real estate, environmental, and government. Admitted to practice in Arizona (1988). Educated at University of Arizona (J.D., 1987) and Arizona State University (B.S., 1984). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Phoenix, AZ and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Shiela Schmidt concentrates her practice in the area of public law, which encompasses development, real estate, open meeting law, elections, public records, municipal improvement districts, construction law and water law
- She has extensive experience working with municipalities, irrigation districts, and municipal improvement districts on a wide variety of issues
- Her practice includes preparing and negotiating development agreements and public infrastructure reimbursement agreements, transactional counseling, administrative proceedings, development permitting requirements, and formation and governance of municipal improvement districts
- Shiela is AV Preeminent rated by Martindale-Hubbell, representing the highest rating in legal ability and ethical standards
- Professional Recognition •The Best Lawyers in America, Municipal Law (2021-2026) Community Involvement •85th Arizona Town Hall - Arizona’s Water Future: Challenges and Opportunities •City of Tempe (past Commissioner, Tempe Municipal Arts Commission) •City of Chandler (past Commissioner, Planning and Zoning Commission; past member, Board of Adjustment) •Phoenix Downtown YMCA (past member, Board of Management)
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Shiela B. Schmidt's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Shiela B. Schmidt handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
Shiela B. Schmidt is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Arizona →
Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.
Shiela B. Schmidt is one of 56,434 environmental attorneys indexed nationally. Browse environmental attorneys in Arizona →
Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.
Shiela B. Schmidt is one of 132,225 government attorneys indexed nationally. Browse government attorneys in Arizona →
Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in Arizona
Practicing law in Arizona. Legal matters in Arizona are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Phoenix are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Arizona state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Arizona 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 Arizona courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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