LELA SCHMIDT
Atlanta
Summary
Seasoned Litigation Attorney with 10 years of litigation and legal experience. Well-qualified Senior Partner and Law Firm owner. Effective law professional with proven track record of successfully representing clients in court at the state and federal levels. Well-versed in principles of commercial litigation, private equity, and criminal defense. Works independently and collaboratively as part of team. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Partner - Of Counsel
Friedman & Fieger
02.2023 - Current
- Handled state and federal cases consisting of highly complex commercial litigation
Litigation Attorney/Owner
LMS LAW GROUP
03.2015 - Current
- Advocated for clients before state and federal courts in oral argument for hearings and jury trials
- Practice in fields of criminal defense (state and federal), personal injury, family, probate, workers compensation, contracts, sports/entertainment, premises liability, business, and tort litigation.
- Prepared clients for depositions and trial testimony, enhancing their credibility as key witnesses.
- Participated in mediation sessions, effectively advocating for client interests while working towards amicable resolutions.
Professor of Law
Gwinnett College
08.2016 - 08.2021
Legislative Assistant to U.S. Senator Chuck Hagel
United States Senate
06.2005 - 06.2006
Legislative Assistant to U.S. Senator James Talent
United State Senate
01.2005 - 06.2006
Education
Ph.D. Law & Policy -
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA05.2025
J.D Law -
Barry University School of Law
Orlando, Florida12.2013
Master of Science Human Relations & International Human Rights -
University of Oklahoma
Norman, Oklahoma05.2009
Bachelor of Arts Political Science, International Studies, Spanish &Communication -
University of Nebraska
Lincoln, NE08.2006
Skills
- Strong Oral Communication Skills
- Organization and Administration
- Strong Legal Research & Writing Skills
- Advisement
- Litigation Experience
- Prior Capital Hill Experience
- Judiciary Policy Experience
- Strategic Leadership
Accomplishments
Attorney at Law Magazine's 2020 Solo Practitioner of the Year
Timeline
Senior Partner - Of Counsel
Friedman & Fieger
02.2023 - Current
Professor of Law
Gwinnett College
08.2016 - 08.2021
Litigation Attorney/Owner
LMS LAW GROUP
03.2015 - Current
Legislative Assistant to U.S. Senator Chuck Hagel
United States Senate
06.2005 - 06.2006
Legislative Assistant to U.S. Senator James Talent
United State Senate
01.2005 - 06.2006
Ph.D. Law & Policy -
Liberty University
J.D Law -
Barry University School of Law
Master of Science Human Relations & International Human Rights -
University of Oklahoma
Bachelor of Arts Political Science, International Studies, Spanish &Communication -
University of Nebraska
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