Denis Shmidt

Denis Shmidt

5.0
Rating: 9.1

Licensed for 16 years

Litigation Lawyer at Los Angeles, CA
Practice Areas: Litigation, Mediation, Arbitration, Contracts & Agreements

448 S. Hill Street, Suite 615, Los Angeles, CA

About Denis

Biography

Practice Areas

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Practice Areas

Arbitration 25%

Arbitration is quickly becoming the most common method of formal dispute resolution throughout the United States. As courthouses continue to be underfunded and delayed, companies now turn to arbitration as a cost and time efficient solution. My years of experience in Arbitration make me an invaluable asset to any dispute resolution team.

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Contracts and Agreements 25%

I advise on both contract formation, drafting and negotiation. After having seen numerous contract disputes arise due to poorly drafted contracts, I know what to look for to minimize the risk of a dispute developing down the road.

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Litigation 25%

I specialize in business litigation, contract disputes, trademark, partnership disputes, product liability, class action defense and shareholder disputes, to name a few. My litigation strategy is always tailored to fit the specific case and highly dependent on the needs of the client. I first identify what a "win" would be for the client, and then create an action plan aimed at achieving that win.

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Mediation 25%

My mediation practice involves identifying and addressing disputes early and aggressively before they evolve into full litigation.

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 16 years

State: California

Acquired: 2009

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Location

Orsus Gate LLP

448 S. Hill Street, Suite 615, Los Angeles, CA, 90013

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Denis Shmidt's Reviews

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Posted by Ramy | March 20, 2017 | Business

Thank you Denis & Orsus Gate

As an early-stage startup, I am extremely grateful for the knowledge and expertise Denis provided during a critical juncture within our company. Denis not only advised us on legal risks, but supported us through his research and even leveraged his own legal network to work on solutions that mattered ...to our advisors and investors. Orsus Gate gave us confidence instead of conjecture from what felt like a legal partner truly vested into the core of our business.

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Denis Shmidt's Lawyer Endorsements

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Jeffrey Pomeranz

Litigation lawyer | Dec 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Smart, thorough and communicative. Exactly the qualities you want in an attorney."

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Ryan Erickson

Litigation lawyer | Jun 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Denis without reservation. He is an excellent litigator and committed advocate for his clients."

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Eric Toscano

Litigation lawyer | Feb 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"In addition to being a highly skilled trial attorney and entrepreneur, Denis is honest, trustworthy, and very hardworking. I strongly endorse him."

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Evan Walker

Arbitration lawyer | Feb 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Denis. He is a knowledgeable attorney ready and willing to work hard at resolving disputes. Expect him to be unbiased, genuine, and reflective. In other words, everything you want in an arbiter."

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Jeffrey Pomeranz

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Experience

Rating:  9.1 (Superb)

Honors

2017

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

Work Experience

2017 - Present

Founder, Orsus Gate Law

2016 - 2017

Senior Associate, Lewis & Llewellyn LLP

2013 - 2016

Deputy District Attorney, Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office

2012 - 2013

Associate, Sacks Glazier Franklin & Lodise LLP

2009 - 2012

Associate, Sullivan & Cromewell LLP

2008 - 2008

Summer Associate, Sullivan & Cromwell LLP

Associations

2010 - 2013

Ark Theatre

Interim President, Board of Directors

2010 - 2013

The Story Project

Member, Board of Directors

2009 - 2015

Beverly Hills Bar Association

Member

Education

2009

University of California at Los Angeles School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2006

University of California - San Diego

Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Arts

Languages

English

Russian

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