Atty. Terrance E. Schmidt
Terrance E. Schmidt is a Florida-based mediator, arbitrator, and retired civil litigator with over 50 years of legal experience.
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Terrance E. Schmidt is an attorney based in Jacksonville, Florida, practforg at Schmidt Mediation PA. They haand 53+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1973. Admitted to practice in Florida, American Bar Association, Section on Dispute Resolution, Florida, Jacksonville Bar Association, and Florida, The Florida Bar (1973). Educated at Duke University (J.D., 1973) and Wittenberg University (B.A., 1967). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Mediation (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026). Serands clients in Jacksonville, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Terrance E. Schmidt is a Florida-based mediator, arbitrator, and retired civil litigator with over 50 years of legal experience
- A Florida Supreme Court Certified Circuit Civil Mediator and longtime member of the National Academy of Distinguished Neutrals, he has mediated more than 6,000 cases and served as an arbitrator in dozens more
- Mr. Schmidt’s career as a commercial litigator spanned a wide range of complex disputes—including business torts, securities, employment discrimination, professional malpractice, construction defects, real estate, and insurance claims
- Since transitioning to full-time dispute resolution in 2001, he has mediated high-stakes cases with claims ranging from multimillion-dollar contract disputes to catastrophic personal injury and class actions
- His notable experience includes mediations involving international patent claims, telecom disputes exceeding $400 million, and multi-party commercial and employment cases involving Fortune 500 companies, financial institutions, and governmental entities
- Mr. Schmidt is widely respected for his thorough preparation, even-handed approach, and ability to facilitate resolution in the most contentious and complex matters
- To view his full biography and current availability, visit schmidtmediation.com
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Why local counsel matters in Florida
Practforg law in Florida. Legal matters in Florida are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantiand law. Cases originating in Jacksonville are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Florida state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Florida brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantiand law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Florida courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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