Denis Shmidt
Litigation Attorney Specializing in Dispute Resolution
California
CA
"Denis was great. Was straightforward and to the point with his work and advice"
About
After working at an international law firm, the country's largest local prosecutor's office and a litigation boutique, I founded Orsus Gate LLP in order to better connect with clients and provide a more tailored service.
I now specialize in helping companies with early dispute resolution, mediation,… read more arbitration, and litigation.
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Client Reviews
"Denis was concise and effective in all his responses and the laying out of action plans for my company. Professionalism aside, he was FAIR!"
"Denis was very knowledgeable, responsive and easy to work with. We would work with him again."
"Denis is great. He smoothly handled multiple complex legal situations. Denis not only draws upon his own experience, but the experience of his network to handle virtually any legal scenario."
"Great experience all around. Denis was extremely responsive, and set to work immediately for me. I hope to not need his services again, but if I do I’d happily reengage him in the future."
"Denis was great. Was straightforward and to the point with his work and advice"
"Professional, prompt and methodical. Denis guides you though available options, helps decide a course of action and executes on them professionally. Highly recommend!"
Work History
Orsus Gate LLP
Founding Partner
Feb 2017 - Present
I am a problem solver. As your business grows, disputes will develop. I work to make sure that those disputes are taken care of quickly and efficiently, so you can focus on what you do best.
Lewis & Llewellyn LLP
Senior Litigation Associate
Jan 2016 - Feb 2017
- Advised technology companies on regulations, contract negotiations and employment matters
- Handled all aspects of litigation from intake to judgment, and beyond
- Specialized in alternative dispute resolution for both emerging and established companies
- Commonly acted as outside in-house counsel for developing companies
Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office
Deputy District Attorney
Oct 2013 - Jan 2016
- Oversaw thousands of cases and run a felony calendar
- Prosecuted seventeen jury trials to verdict and conducted over 250 preliminary hearings
- Authored and argued dozens of motions, ranging from pre-trial to post-conviction
Sacks Glazier Franklin & Lodise LLP
Litigation Associate
Aug 2012 - Sep 2013
- Specialized in California trust and estate litigation and mediation
- Successfully second chaired a probate trial on behalf of a major fiduciary institution
- Examined key witnesses and experts in a removal proceeding on behalf of a trust beneficiary
- Deposed named petitioner and main witness in a trust action against a major trust bank
Sullivan & Cromwell
Litigation Associate
Nov 2009 - Jul 2012
- Opposed class certification in antitrust action involving shipping services
- Oversaw the depositions of dozens of third party corporations in an indirect patent infringement suit
- Drafted post-judgment motions in a trademark dispute for a major shoe retailer
- Prepared briefs to the Puerto Rico Supreme Court on the interpretation of Puerto Rico’s antitrust law