Paul W. Schmidt
Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2022 About Paul W. Schmidt
Paul W. Schmidt is a lawyer based in New York, NY and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2022. Paul W. Schmidt is recognized in the following practice area:
- New York, New York
- Product Liability Litigation - Defendants
Current Firm: Covington & Burling LLP
Education: New York University, J.D., graduated 2001
Location: New York, NY
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