Commercial Litigation
Randall K. Schmitt
Awarded Practice Areas
Biography
Mr. Schmitt served as a surface line officer after graduating from the U.S. Naval Academy with a degree in Ocean Engineering. After five years of service as a gunnery/missile officer, ASW officer and Admiral's Aide, he went to law school. Following graduation in 1984, Mr. Schmitt has practiced law with a base in Honolulu concentrating on commercial and construction litigation, admiralty and marine matters. In addition, he simultaneous served over 20 years as a Naval Reseve JAG officer retiring in 2006 with the rank of Captain. His last twelve years were as counsel to Commander-in-Chief Pacific (PACOM) focusing on internal legal affairs. With his background and experience he has aided clients in a wide variety of commercial enterprises including port and maritime logistics financing and development, ocean energy (OTEC, wave, seawater air conditioning), aquaculture and marine resource development.
Overview
- University of Hawaii at Manoa, J.D., graduated 1984
- United States Naval Academy, BSc, graduated 1976
- Hawaii, Hawaii State Bar Association
- Hawaii, Hawaii State Bar Association
- University of Hawaii at Manoa, J.D., graduated 1984
- United States Naval Academy, BSc, graduated 1976
Client Testimonials
Awards & Focus
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2026 for work in:
- Commercial Litigation
Additional Areas of Practice:
- Administrative / Regulatory Law
- Admiralty and Maritime Law
- Construction Law
News & Media
Case History
Cases
- Representative cases
Exxon Co., U.S.A. v. Sofec, Inc., 134 L.Ed. 2d 1986, 116 S.Ct. 1038 (U.S. 1996)
AOAO Newtown Meadows v. Venture 15, 115 Hawai'i 232, 167 P.3d 225 (2007)
AOAO Newtown Meadows v. Venture 15, 115 Hawai'i 232, 167 P.3d 225 (2007)
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