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Mr. Schmitt’s practice focuses on representing clients involved in construction disputes, as well as in drafting documents and negotiating agreements which limit his clients’ potential risks. He has successfully represented contractors, subcontractors, material suppliers, property owners, real estate developers, and sureties. Mr. Schmitt regularly advises his clients on a broad range of topics, including contract-based disputes, construction/design defects, delays, mechanics’ liens, bid protests, Consumer Fraud Act claims, and both prosecuting and defending bond claims. In addition to his litigation practice, he represents his clients in the mediation and arbitration forums as appropriate.
With more than twenty-five years of experience in construction law and the business of construction management, Mr. Schmitt has the base of knowledge to understand the core dispute and provide his clients with practical counsel on the most efficient way to achieve their goals. He has served as in-house counsel for a commercial real estate developer, held an executive position with a residential general contractor, and acted as claims counsel for a surety that specialized in bonding construction contractors. While attending Temple University’s Beasley School of Law at night, Mr. Schmitt worked full-time as an estimator and cost engineer on the construction of a prominent Philadelphia skyscraper.
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Acquired: 2010
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1 Eves Drive - Suite 111, Marlton, NJ, 08053
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Posted by anonymous | September 22, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Construction & Development
Five Star Attorney!!
Our experience with Colin was nothing short of fantastic! He is an honest, hardworking, knowledgeable attorney that was able to get our case resolved timely and efficiently keeping us informed at every step of the process. He was able to settle our dispute given his vast knowledge, experience, and ...
Posted by Faith | February 19, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Real Estate
Excellent Lawyer
My sister and I consulted with Colin as we needed help with an issue over property and trespassing. He handled it just the way we needed him to. He's very professional and is one step ahead of everything,knows just what needs to be done and does it. Our experience with Colin was a very positive one,n...
Posted by Larry | September 12, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Construction & Development
Excellent representation and results!
Colin represented us in a construction and contractor fraud matter and was very effective in doing so. A plan was clearly laid out and followed which ensured the final positive results we hoped for. Colin provided a high level of customer service and access to us during the entire process. Our fee...
Construction and development lawyer | Nov 03
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer. I can not think of a more qualified and professional Construction and Development attorney in the South Jersey area. Highly recommend."
Construction and development lawyer | Sep 06
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Schmitt has been a invaluable resource in regards to construction cases I have handled. His breadth of knowledge is unprecedented and if anyone has a legal issue regarding construction, Mr. Schmitt is the person to call!"
Business lawyer
Elder law lawyer
2009
Captain Robert Miller Knox Award, Temple University - Beasley School of Law
2019 - 2021
Partner, Vaughan Baio & Partners
2016 - 2019
Attorney, Law Offices of Colin M. Schmitt
2013 - 2016
V.P. of Business Development, Baumgardner House Lifting
2013 - 2014
Attorney, Berkowitz & Associates
2012 - 2013
General Counsel, Pennmark Properties
2011 - 2012
Claims Counsel, First Sealord Surety, Inc.
2013 - Present
New Jersey State Bar AssociationConstruction Law Section
Favorable arbitration award
2009
JD - Juris Doctor
1999
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2018
2017
NJ Can Build a Better Flood Mitigation Program
2017
English
Spanish
Legal Answers
How can I get my property back when the person who was buying it, fails to make the mortgage payments. I was carrying the loan
16 Jun 2021
Can I stop payment on a final check to a contractor
08 Jun 2021
Am I legally obligated to pay any of the contractor bill?
30 May 2021