Atty. W. Jeffrey Schmidt

Atty. W. Jeffrey Schmidt

W. Jeffrey Schmidt is a lawyer practicing class actions, complex and multi-district litigation.

Washington Washington 47 yrs experience 47 year
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Profile Summary

About W. Jeffrey Schmidt at a glance

W. Jeffrey Schmidt is an Attorney based in Washington, District of Columbia, practicing at Linklaters LLP. They have 47+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1979. Their practice focuses on class action. Admitted to practice in California (1979) and District of Columbia (1988). Educated at University of California, Hastings College of the Law (J.D., 1979) and University of California, Berkeley (B.A., 1976). Serands clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • W. Jeffrey Schmidt is a lawyer practicing class actions, complex and multi-district litigation
  • W. Jeffrey received a B.A. degree from University of California, Berkeley in 1976, and has been licensed for 47 years
  • W. Jeffrey practices at Linklaters LLP in Washington, DC

Practice Areas Explained

W. Jeffrey Schmidt's Areas of Practice

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

Class Action

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in District of Columbia

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about W. Jeffrey Schmidt

Where is W. Jeffrey Schmidt's law office located?
W. Jeffrey Schmidt's law practice is located in Washington, District of Columbia. The firm is Linklaters LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does W. Jeffrey Schmidt handle?
W. Jeffrey Schmidt focuses on class action. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in District of Columbia.
How long has W. Jeffrey Schmidt practiced law?
W. Jeffrey Schmidt has 47+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1979.
Where did W. Jeffrey Schmidt go to law school?
W. Jeffrey Schmidt earned their education at (J.D., 1979); (B.A., 1976).
How can I contact W. Jeffrey Schmidt for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of California, Hastings College of the Law
- 1979
B.A.
University of California, Berkeley
- 1976

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1979
District of Columbia
Admitted: 1988

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