Overview
Practice Areas
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80% Litigation
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10% Personal Injury
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5% Real Estate
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5% Construction / Development
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Contact Information
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References
Client Reviews
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Posted by:
a Government client,
2007-07-10
over 4 years ago.
Client Review:
My experience with Mr. Schmal has been in the defense of government entities for claims and lawsuits charging the entity with wrongdoing,...
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Peer Endorsements
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I endorse this lawyer.
Endorsement from lawyer:
Ashley Wheelock
, Santa Cruz (CA), About 1 year ago
I endorse this lawyer's work.
Endorsement from lawyer:
Anna DiBenedetto
, Santa Cruz (CA), Over 4 years ago
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Résumé
License
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29 years since Timothy James Schmal was first licensed to practice law.
| State |
License status |
Year acquired |
Last updated by Avvo |
| California |
Active
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1982 |
11/08/2011 |
We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
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Work Experience
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| Position |
Duration |
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Head Coach at
Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, Team In Training
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2008–present
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Partner at
Burton, Schmal & DiBenedetto, LLP (formerly Burton, Volkmann & Schmal, LLP)
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1997–present
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Assistant Coach at
Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, Team In Training
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2005–2008
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Partner (originally Associate) at
Gassett, Perry & Frank
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1983–1997
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Legal Research & Writing Instructor at
Santa Clara University School of Law
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1982–1983
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See all 5 job entries
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Education
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| School |
Major |
Degree |
Graduated |
| Santa Clara University School of Law |
Law |
JD - Juris Doctor, Cum Laude |
1982 |
| California State University, Fresno |
Environmental Sciences/Geography |
Bachelor of Sciences, Magna Cum Laude |
1979 |
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Awards
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| Award Name |
Granting Organization |
Date |
| Super Lawyer |
Northern California Super Lawyers |
2010 |
| Associate Member |
American Board of Trial Advocates |
2010 |
| Preeminent Lawyer, AV Rating |
Martindale-Hubbell |
2009 |
| Super Lawyer |
Northern California Super Lawyers |
2009 |
| Preeminent Lawyer, AV Rating |
Martindale-Hubbell |
2008 |
| Super Lawyer |
Northern California Super Lawyers |
2008 |
| Preeminent Lawyer, AV Rating |
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2007 |
| Preeminent Lawyer, AV Rating |
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2006 |
| Distinguished Diamond Award |
Leukemia & Lymphoma Society |
2004 |
See all 9 awards
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Associations
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| Position |
Association Name |
Duration |
| Member |
Monterey County Bar Association |
1997-present
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| Member |
Santa Cruz Trial Lawyers' Association |
1997-present
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| Board Member, Dean's Advisory Board |
Santa Clara University School of Law Board of Visitors |
1990-present
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| Member |
Association of Defense Counsel of Northern California and Nevada |
1987-present
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| Member |
Santa Clara County Bar Association |
1983-present
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| Member |
State Bar of California |
1982-present
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| Board Member/Officer |
Santa Cruz County Bar Association |
2003-2010
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| President |
Santa Cruz County Bar Association |
2008-2009
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| Board Member, Secretary, President-Elect |
Santa Cruz County Bar Association |
2004-2008
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| Co-Chairman |
Santa Clara Law School Class of 1982 25th Reunion Committee |
2007
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| Board Member |
Santa Clara Law School Alumni Association |
1984-1990
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| President |
Santa Clara Law School Alumni Association |
1988-1989
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See all 12 association entries
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Portfolio
Cases
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Outcome: Plaintiffs' jury verdict, net of $25,000.00.
Outcome: Plaintiff verdict against officer defendant
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Publications
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| Article |
Publication |
Date |
| Frequent Contributor |
Bar Briefs (Santa Cruz County Bar Association publication) |
2006 |
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Speaking Engagements
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| Presentation Name |
Conference |
Date |
| Civil Law Updates |
SCCBA Monthly MCLE Luncheon |
2009 |
| Lawyers Behaving Badly |
General Meeting, County Paralegal Association, Santa Clara |
2009 |
| Governmental Tort Liability Overview |
ABAG PLAN Corporation Member Seminar |
2009 |
| Civil Law Updates |
SCCBA Monthly MCLE Luncheon |
2008 |
| Public Entity Law and Litigation |
General Meeting, County Paralegal Association, Santa Clara |
2008 |
| Governmental Tort Liability Overview |
ABAG PLAN Corporation Member Seminar |
2008 |
| Indemnity/Additional Insured/Defense Tenders, Sidewalk Claim Investigation |
ABAG PLAN Corporation In-House Training |
2007 |
| Police Use of Force |
Los Altos Police Department POST Certified Training |
2006 |
| Recent Developments |
Construction Defect Seminar, Annual, NorCal ADC |
2005 |
| Sidewalk Liability |
Annual Bay Area Public Works Conference (Streets & Sewers 2005) |
2005 |
| Sidewalk Ordinances |
ABAG PLAN Seminar re Sidewalk Ordinances |
2005 |
| Civil Discovery |
"Basic Training" (for Civil Litigators), NorCal ADC |
2005 |
| Legal Research & Writing |
Santa Clara University School of Law |
1983 |
See all 13 speaking engagements
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