Thomas Paul Schmitt

Thomas Paul Schmitt

also known as Florida Personal Injury Law Team

4.6
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 36 years

Personal injury Lawyer at Orlando, FL
Practice Areas: Personal Injury, Car Accidents, Wrongful Death ... +3 more

5401 South Kirkman Road, Suite 355-357, Orlando, FL

About Thomas

Biography

Practice Areas

6

Practice Areas

Personal Injury 25%

I have handled more than 10,000 personal injury cases over the past 28 years.

37 years | 10,000 cases

25%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 60 minutes


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Licenses

Licensed in Florida for 36 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 1989

Inactive

No misconduct found

Location

Florida Personal Injury Law Team

5401 South Kirkman Road, Suite 355-357, Orlando, FL, 32819

Florida Personal Injury Law Team

37 North Orange Ave Ste 500, Orlando, FL, 32801

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Thomas Paul Schmitt's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.6 /5.0

10 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 1 of 1 review | General Knowledge

Posted by Phil | January 04, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Tom Makes it happen

Tom and his team were incredibly attentive, quick to answer any questions. They will navigate you through the legal process and facilitate recovery and compensation. I felt very secure with them and would certainly recommend hiring them.

Thomas Schmitt

Replied last January 04, 2019

Thank you for your kind words and recognition Phil. It was our pleasure to represent you. Sincerely, Tom Schmitt.

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Thomas Paul Schmitt's Lawyer Endorsements

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Chad Leeper

Personal injury lawyer | Aug 25

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Tom and I recently tried a case together. From competency to professionalism, he is top notch. I would not hesitate to have Tom represent one of my loved ones in a time of need."

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William Ponsoldt

Personal injury lawyer | Aug 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I watched him in action before Judge Geiger. He did a great job!"

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Stuart Address

Personal injury lawyer | Aug 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Tom is an excellent trial attorney who clearly demonstrates excellent strategy and tactics to achieve positive results. Having referred matters to Tom and his law firm, and having worked with him, I view him as an attorney with integrity and compassion."

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Lauri Goldstein

Personal injury lawyer | Aug 14

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer. Without question as far as the knowledge of the law and trial experience, Tom is one of the best trial lawyers in America!"

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Jessica Mayer

Personal injury lawyer | Jun 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Robert Reynolds

Personal injury lawyer | Nov 26

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. I have known Tom for over 10 years. I have handled cases with him from pre-suit to litigation. I can honestly say that I have never worked with a more detailed, prepared lawyer in my career. I would highly recommend his skills to anyone needing an avid litigator. He is a top shelf lawyer!!"

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Kelly Cambron

Unknown lawyer | Nov 07

Relationship: Co-worker

"Tom practices at the highest of ethical standards. He is brilliant, honest and trustworthy and secures excellent results from his clients."

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Terrell Youngblood

Personal injury lawyer | Nov 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I have known Tom for over 25 years. He's one of the most talented and creative trial lawyers I know. If I were injured, I would hire Tom to represent me!"

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Darryl Kogan

Personal injury lawyer | Nov 06

Relationship: Supervised lawyer

"I endorse this lawyer. Tom was an associate attorney working for Kogan & DiSalvo. He always was diligent, ethical, honest, and smart in his handling of personal injury matters."

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Chad Leeper

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William Ponsoldt

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2014

Top 50 Verdicts of 2014, National Law Journal

2014

Top 100 Verdicts of 2014, National Law Journal

2013

Life Member, Million Dollar Advocates Forum - The Top Trial Lawyers in America

2013

Life Member, Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum - The Top Trial Lawyers in America

2004

Eagle Patron, Academy of Florida Trial Lawyers

1989

First Place, Mock Trial Competition, Florida Trial Lawyers Association

1989

Lifetime Inductee, National Order of Barristers

1989

Recipient, National Dean's List

1989

Recipient, National Order of Barristers

1989

1st Place Mock Trial Competition for the State of Florida, Academy of Florida Trial Lawyers (Florida Justice Association)

1988

Recipient, National Dean's List

1985

Scholarship, Rhodes

1985

Recipient, National Dean's List

1984

Recipient, National Dean's List

1983

Student of the Month, Palm Beach Community College

Work Experience

2018 - 2018

Managing Partner and Lead Trial Attorney, Florida Personal Injury Law Team

2017 - 2017

Trial Attorney, Florida Injury Law Firm

2016 - 2016

Trial Attorney, All Injuries Law Firm

2016 - 2016

Attorney/President, Schmitt Injury Law

2016 - 2016

Attorney, All Injuries Law Firm

2015 - 2015

Attorney/Partner, Kogan DiSalvo & Schmitt

2013 - 2014

Attorney/Partner, Schmitt, Cambron and Associates

2011 - 2014

Attorney/Shareholder, Goldstein, Schmitt & Associates, PLC

2000 - 2004

Attorney, Kogan and DiSalvo

1996 - 1999

Attorney, Powers, McNalis, Moody and Groelle

1993 - 1995

Attorney, Richard Mulholland and Associates

1990 - 1992

Attorney, Slawson, Berman, and Critton, P.A.

Associations

2017 - Present

Central Florida Trial Lawyers Association

Member

1999 - Present

United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit

Member

1999 - Present

Federal District Court, Southern District of Florida

Member

Martin County Bar Association

Member

Florida Bar

Member

American Bar Association

Member

Palm Beach County Justice Association

Former Member

Palm Beach County Trial Lawyer's Association

Former Member

National Notary Association

Notary Public

Florida Justice Association

Member

2014 - 2015

Treasure Coast Justice Association

Member

2002 - 2003

Judical Relations Committee, 15th Judicial Circuit

Member 2002

2000 - 2001

Professionalism Committee, 15th Judicial Circuit

Member

1990 - 1991

Academy of Florida Trial Lawers, Young Lawyers Division

Former Board Member

1990 - 2013

Palm Beach County Bar Association

Former Member

1988 - 1989

American Trial Lawyers Association, Student Division

President

1987 - 1988

ATLA, Student Division

Member

1987 - 1988

ABA, Student Division

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Tractor Trailer v. Automobile Case

$1 Million Dollar Settlement

Motor vehicle vs bicycle case

$845,000.00 Settlement

Motor Scooter v. Automobile Case

2 Million Dollar Settlement

Tractor Trailer vs Motorcycle Case

$15.2 Million Verdict for Plaintiff

Automobile accident case

1 Million Dollar Settlement

Gehrig v. Bahama House

$97,000.00 verdict for plaintiff (case settled for $110,000.00 post-verdict)

Tractor-Trailer vs Motor Vehicle Rear-End Crash

1 million dollar settlement

Trip and Fall Case

2.6 Million Dollar Verdict

Automobile Accident vs. Motor Scooter Case

2 Million Dollar Settlement

Automobile Accident Case

$879,000.00 Verdict

Multiple Automobile Accident and Premises Liability Cases

Dozens of settlements in excess of $500,000.00

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Education

1985

Oxford University, Exeter College

N/A

Stetson University College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

N/A

Florida Atlantic University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2016

Mock Trial Competition

Mock Trial Judge

2013

DARE Graduation

DARE

2007

Mock Trial Competition

Mock Trial Judge

2000

Mock Trial Competition

Mock Trial Judge

Publications

2000

15th Judicial Circuit Standards of Professionalism (contributing author)

1990

Southern Second Rickey's v. Scottsdale Insurance Company

1990

Southern Second Blinn v. GMAC

Languages

English

Thai

Spanish

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