Jens Schmidt

Jens Schmidt

5.0
Rating: 9.4

Licensed for 41 years

Appeals Lawyer at Eugene, OR
Practice Areas: Appeals, Litigation, Employment & Labor, Civil Rights

940 Willamette Street, Suite 400, Eugene, OR

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Licenses

Licensed in Oregon for 41 years

State: Oregon

Acquired: 1984

Inactive

No misconduct found

Location

Hutchinson Cox

940 Willamette Street, Suite 400, Eugene, OR, 97401

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Jens Schmidt's Reviews

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Showing 1 - 4 of 4 reviews | General Knowledge

Posted by Shon | September 12, 2012 | Lawsuits & Disputes

Reliable Representative

Jens represented me and my agency in a civil matter. He took the time to review the materials related to the incident and was well versed in the incident prior to our first meeting. He took the time to explain matters to me so that I could be better prepaired for my part. Jens was prompt to retur...n phone calls and emails, which helped keep me up to date as to the status of our involvement in the incident. I felt that he truly cared about us as clients and was willing to take the time to do the best job possible.

Posted by Steve | September 06, 2012 | Lawsuits & Disputes

Regional VP -Risk

Jens is very knowledgeable and effectively communicates with our organization. I appreciate that he is willing to actually rate/advise win/loss percentage based on the merits of the case. Many lawyers simply give a 50%/50% on vertually every matter. Jens pays attention to the cost of litigation an...d works diligently to hold costs down, while not sacrificing effective defense of a lawsuit. I would recommend Jens and have to my friends and colleages.

Posted by John | August 21, 2012 | Employment & Labor

Excellent representation and service

We have used Jens for a number of employment and liability claims over the last two years. Jens maintains frequent communication, updating us on the status of any cases, and walks us through all available options. At trial, Jens is well prepared, dedicated, and presents our case effectively... and professionally. At the conclusion of our claims, Jens is good enough to help out with risk issues and point out things we might change to avoid future claims. I have no reservation recommending Jens and would trust him with any claims we have in the future.

Posted by Cathy | August 21, 2012 | Government

Practical Legal Advise I Can Use Now

As the Claims Manager for a local municipality, I sometimes encounter claims involving unusual and/or complicated legal situations. I appreciate Mr. Schmidt's ability to help me identify the issues and develop a strategy without having to go through a lot of time-consuming formal legal analysis.

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Jens Schmidt's Lawyer Endorsements

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Hubert Duvall

Litigation lawyer | Nov 08

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Jens Schmidt is the region's "Top Gun" of litigators, civil defense in particular. There may be litigator's who rival his abilities, but none who exceed them."

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J O'Malley

Litigation lawyer | Nov 07

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Jens is an excellent attorney and advisor. While his litigation skills are well known, having worked with him on matters and followed his career I know his judgment and professionalism are as effective in the boardroom as they are in the courtroom. I highly recommend Jens Schmidt."

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Derek Johnson

Litigation lawyer | Aug 27

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I have been opposing counsel on several matters handled by Jens. He approaches every case with the utmost professionalism and courtesy. His legal analysis is excellent as are his litigation strategy and courtroom skills. I endorse this lawyer."

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Hubert Duvall

Criminal defense lawyer

Experience

Rating:  9.4 (Superb)

Honors

2014

Eminent Domain & Condemnation, Best Lawyers in America

2013

Eminent Domain & Condemnation, Best Lawyers in America

2012

Best Lawyer, Eminent Domain and Condemnation Law, Best Lawyers in America

2011

Best Lawyer, Eminent Domain and Condemnation Law, Best Lawyers in America

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AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

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AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

Work Experience

2009 - Present

President, Harrang Long Gary Rudnick, PC

1993 - Present

Shareholder, Harrang Long Gary Rudnick, PC

1900 - Present

Of Counsel, Hutchinson Cox

1987 - 1992

Associate, Harrang Long Gary Rudnick, PC

1986 - 1987

Assistant Attorney General, Oregon Department Of Justice

1984 - 1986

Judicial Clerk, Oregon Court Of Appeals

Associations

1994 - Present

U.S. Supreme Court

Member

1988 - Present

U.S. District Court, District of Oregon

Member

1987 - Present

Lane County Bar Association

Member

1987 - Present

United States Court of Appeals For the Ninth Circuit

Member

1984 - Present

Oregon State Bar

Member

Oregon Association of Defense Counsel

Member

Oregon City Attorneys Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Defense of Wrongful Death Lawsuit

Jury verdict for local law enforcement agency.

Defense of Civil Rights Lawsuit

Summary judgment for employer and individual defendants on all claims, except for part of due process claim against employer. Jury verdict for plaintiff on that remaining claim.

Defense of Whistleblower Lawsuit

Defense verdict

Defense of Taser Lawsuit

Defense verdict.

Defense of Public Meetings Lawsuit

Decision against some public officials; not others.

Defense of Racial Profiling Lawsuit

Defense verdict.

Defense of False Arrest Lawsuit

Defense Verdict.

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Education

1984

University of Oregon School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1981

University of Oregon

BS - Bachelor of Science

1978

Santa Barbara City College

Associate of Arts

1978

Santa Barbara City College

AA

Speaking Engagements

2013

CIS Annual Conference

How to Successfully Defend a Taser Lawsuit

2011

PRIMA 2011 Annual Conference in Portland, Oregon Workplace Investigations: Practical and Legal Issues

2011

Labor & Employment Law Conference

What's New in Oregon Labor & Employment Law?

2009

PRIMA Annual Conference in Dallas, TX

Police Liability: Risk Management Tips & Learning From Experience

2007

Oregon City Attorneys Association Annual CLE Program

Police Liability: Risk Management Tips & Learning from Experience

Languages

English

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