David J. "Dave" Schmitt
About David J. Schmitt
David J. Schmitt is a lawyer based in Omaha, NE and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2016. David J. Schmitt is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Omaha, Nebraska
- Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants
- Railroad Law
Current Firm: Smith Pauley LLP
Education: Creighton University, graduated 1989
Location: Omaha, NE
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