Chad James Schmit
Garfield & Hecht, P.C. • Aspen, CO
Real EstateEmployment LawEmployment LitigationManufacturing
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Contact
Email
cschmit@garfieldhecht.com
Phone
(970) 429-5683
Address
625 East Hyman Avenue, Aspen, CO, 81611-1954, US
Professional
About
Chad focuses on commercial, real estate, construction and employment litigation in state and federal courts. As an accomplished trial lawyer with extensive litigation experience, he has tried or resolved hundreds of cases, including obtaining a seven figure judgment in a construction defect case, successfully prosecuting and defending numerous landlord-tenant and property related disputes for the owner of a large mixed-use retail and office development that was obtained through foreclosure, which enabled the new owner to sell the property at a significant gain, successfully defending a tenant in a multi-million dollar landlord-tenant dispute, successfully defending a developer in a mechanics’ lien foreclosure action and prevailing on an excessive lien claim and successfully defending employers in wage act lawsuit. Chad also served on a team that secured a favorable national product liability class action settlement for a global manufacturing company. In the construction law context, Chad has negotiated numerous construction contracts on behalf of developers, home owners and contractors. Prior to joining Garfield & Hecht in 1998, Chad practiced law in Chicago.
About Real Estate Law
Real estate attorneys handle legal matters involving property transactions, disputes, and development. They ensure smooth closings and protect clients' property rights. Common matters include property purchases, sales transactions, title disputes, landlord-tenant issues.
Credentials
Education
1994 Chicago-Kent College of Law JD - Juris Doctor 1990 University of Iowa BA - Bachelor of Arts
Languages
English
Recognition & Involvement
Awards
2017 Distinguished Attorney, Martindale-Hubbell 2016 America's Most Honored Professionals, Martindale-Hubbell 2016 Distinguished Attorney, Martindale-Hubbell 2015 Top Rated Attorney in Litigation, Martindale-Hubbell 2015 BV Distinguished Icon, Martindale-Hubbell
Associations
1998 - Present Pitkin County Bar Association Member 1998 - Present Colorado Bar Association Member Aspen Institute Vanguard Member
Speaking
2017 Employment Law Seminar Employment Law 2017 Aspen Chamber Resort Association Employment Law Seminar
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Updated: Jul 20, 2026