Overall Rating
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5.0 /5.0
1 Client Reviews
$ 300-450 per hour
PRO
Gerry Charles Schmelter
also known as Gerry C. Schmelter
About Gerry
Biography
For more than 40 years, Mr. Schmelter has represented clients ranging from individuals to multinational Fortune 500 companies in trials, arbitrations, mediations and appeals. His practice is focused on real estate and business litigation, with a particular emphasis on representing shopping center owners and developers. Mr. Schmelter has extensive experience navigating the complex disputes that arise in commercial real estate, offering strategic counsel and effective advocacy across all stages of conflict resolution.
Mr. Schmelter is a member of the San Diego County Bar Association, the American Bar Association, and the International Council of Shopping Centers. He holds an AV Preeminent® rating from Martindale-Hubbell®, the highest peer-reviewed recognition for legal expertise and ethical standards.
Practice Areas
3
Practice Areas
Real Estate
34%
41 years
Business
33%
41 years
Litigation
33%
41 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Contingency
25%-50%
Awards
Licenses
Licensed in California for 41 years
State: California
Acquired: 1985
No misconduct found
Licensed in Georgia for 33 years
State: Georgia
Acquired: 1992
No misconduct found
Licensed in District of Columbia for 39 years
State: District of Columbia
Acquired: 1987
No misconduct found
Location
Dillon Miller Ahuja & Boss, LLP
(619) 762-2994
Mobile
5872 Owens Avenue, Suite 200, Carlsbad, CA, 92008
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Gerry Charles Schmelter's Lawyer Endorsements
"Mr. Schmelter is one of the brightest attorneys that our firm has had the privilege to work with over the past several years. He is an extremely ethical lawyer who communicates well with his clientele, and he has an excellent sense of humor. I would highly recommend him to anyone seeking exceptional litigation representation."
William Bramley
Bankruptcy and debt lawyer
Experience
Honors
2026
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2025
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2024
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2023
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2022
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2021
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2014
Top Lawyer, San Diego Magazine
2007
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2007
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
1996
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
N/A
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
Work Experience
1993 - Present
Member, Blackmar, Principe & Schmelter, APC
1900 - Present
Member, Blackmar, Principe & Schmelter A Professional Corporation
Associations
1996 - Present
Association of Business Trial Lawyers (San Diego chapter)Member
1993 - Present
San Diego County Bar AssociationMember
1993 - Present
American Bar AssociationMember
Sample of Legal Cases
Herlihy v. Circuit McKellogg
Won at trial.
Dean v. Smykowski
Won on summary judgment, and affirmed on appeal.
Clymer v. Champagne
Won at trial, and affirmed on appeal.
Pacific Ranch Homeowners Association v. Murry
Won at trial, and affirmed on appeal.
Pasternack v. Bear Brand Ranch Community Association
Won in trial court, affirmed on appeal.
Corteplex, LLC v. Myron L. Company
Won at trial.
Pacific Hills Homeowners Association v. Prun
Won at trial, affirmed on appeal
Education
1984
University of San Diego School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1981
Pepperdine University
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers