Gene P. Schmittgens
About Gene P. Schmittgens
Gene P. Schmittgens is a lawyer based in St. Louis, MO and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2020. Gene P. Schmittgens is recognized in the following practice area:
- St. Louis, Missouri
- Environmental Law
Current Firm: Earthwise Law LLC
Education: Saint Louis University, J.D., graduated 1982
Location: St. Louis, MO
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