Back to Search Results Timothy James Schmal 10.0 Superb Experience Industry Recognition Professional Conduct Find out more about the Avvo Rating Client Rating 1 review Former client? Write a review Endorsements 3 endorsements Lawyers: Endorse this lawyer E-mail Lawyer Add to list Lawyer's website Send to a friend Overview Practice Areas 80% Litigation 10% Personal Injury 5% Real Estate 5% Construction / Development Other cases related to this lawyer: Constitutional (1) Show all areas of practice and cases Hide additional areas of practice and cases Contact Information Burton, Schmal & DiBenedetto, LLP 133 Mission Street Suite 102 Santa Cruz, CA 95060 View map E-mail this lawyer Visit lawyer's website References Client Reviews Client Rating 1 review Former client? Write a review “Timothy J. Schmal” Posted by: anonymous, 2007-07-10 over 2 years ago. Flag as objectionable Client Review: My experience with Mr. Schmal has been in the defense of government entities for claims and lawsuits charging the entity with wrongdoing,... more Endorsements Endorsements 3 endorsements Lawyers: Endorse this lawyer I endorse this lawyer's work. Endorsement from lawyer: Anna DiBenedetto , Santa Cruz (CA), Over 2 years ago I endorse this lawyer's work. Endorsement from lawyer: Timothy Volkmann , Santa Cruz (CA), Over 2 years ago View all 3 endorsements Résumé Licenses 27 years since Timothy James Schmal was first licensed to practice law in CA. See license details Hide license details State License status Year acquired Last updated by Avvo California Active 1982 06/16/2008 We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer. Work Experience Position Duration Partner at Burton, Schmal & DiBenedetto, LLP (formerly Burton, Volkmann & Schmal, LLP) 1997–present Partner (originally Associate) at Gassett, Perry & Frank 1983–1997 Legal Research & Writing Instructor at Santa Clara University School of Law 1982–1983 See all 3 job entries Hide additional positions Education 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 Awards Award Name Granting Organization Date 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 Martindale-Hubbell 2007 Preeminent Lawyer, AV Rating Martindale-Hubbell 2006 Distinguished Diamond Award Leukemia & Lymphoma Society 2004 See all 7 awards Hide additional awards Associations Position Association Name Duration Member State Bar of California 1982–present Member Santa Clara County Bar Association 1983–present Member Association of Defense Counsel of Northern California and Nevada 1987–present Board Member, Dean's Advisory Board Santa Clara University School of Law Board of Visitors 1990–present Member Monterey County Bar Association 1997–present Member Santa Cruz Trial Lawyers' Association 1997–present Board Member/Officer Santa Cruz County Bar Association 2003–present Board Member, Secretary, President-Elect Santa Cruz County Bar Association 2004–present President Santa Cruz County Bar Association 2008–2009 Co-Chairman Santa Clara Law School Class of 1982 25th Reunion Committee 2007 Board Member Santa Clara Law School Alumni Association 1984–1990 President Santa Clara Law School Alumni Association 1988–1989 See all 12 association entries Hide additional associations Portfolio Publications Article Publication Date Frequent Contributor Bar Briefs (Santa Cruz County Bar Association publication) 2006 Cases Title: Apolonio Solorio v. City of San Jose Practice Area: Constitutional Outcome: Plaintiffs' jury verdict, net of $25,000.00. Description: Civil rights case. Mr. Solorio was incarcerated for 5 months for a crime he did not commit. The Federal Court jury decided, unanimously, that the... See all cases Speaking Engagements Speaking Engagement Name Conference Date Governmental Tort Liability Overview ABAG PLAN Corporation Member Seminar 2009 Lawyers Behaving Badly General Meeting, County Paralegal Association, Santa Clara 2009 Civil Law Updates SCCBA Monthly MCLE Luncheon 2009 Governmental Tort Liability Overview ABAG PLAN Corporation Member Seminar 2008 Public Entity Law and Litigation General Meeting, County Paralegal Association, Santa Clara 2008 Civil Law Updates SCCBA Monthly MCLE Luncheon 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 Civil Discovery "Basic Training" (for Civil Litigators), NorCal ADC 2005 Sidewalk Ordinances ABAG PLAN Seminar re Sidewalk Ordinances 2005 Sidewalk Liability Annual Bay Area Public Works Conference (Streets & Sewers 2005) 2005 Recent Developments Construction Defect Seminar, Annual, NorCal ADC 2005 Legal Research & Writing Santa Clara University School of Law 1983 See all 13 speaking engagements Hide additional speaking engagements Litigation Resources Litigating Claims for Lead Poisoned Children Posted in Litigation. During TitleVII litigation, can a defendant's attorney threaten Copyright litigation, then offer to drop if Title VII is droped? 4 answers, Greensboro, NC Litigation Overview Posted in Litigation. Defending a Will? 1 answer, York, PA View all Litigation Answers & Advice