
- Senior Business Counsel, Robinson & McElwee, 2011-present
- Member, Schrader, Byrd & Companion, 2009-2011
- Associate, Schrader, Byrd & Companion, 2002-2008
- Law Clerk to The Honorable Martin J. Gaughan, First Judicial Circuit, Ohio, Brooke and Hancock Counties, W.Va., 2001-2002
- Research Editor, West Virginia Law Review, 2000-2001
- Summer Associate, Thorp Reed & Armstrong, 2000
- Legal Technician III, United States Attorney’s Office Contract Employee, 1993-2000
Ms. Schmitt is primarily involved in residential and complex commercial real estate transactions.
Ms. Schmitt has extensive experience running land and mineral title searches, as well as property acquisition, financing and development.
In addition, Ms. Schmitt has significant experience with regard to corporate transactional work, legal research and estate/probate matters.
As a licensed title agent, Ms. Schmitt prepares title commitments and insurance policies. Additionally, Ms. Schmitt conducts closings, performs foreclosures and prepares legal documents in connection with both residential and complex commercial transactions.
Ms. Schmitt represents regional and national corporations, as well as local, small businesses. Ms. Schmitt represents clients from many industries, including oil and gas, manufacturing and retail, among others.
Prior to joining Robinson & McElwee, Ms. Schmitt worked nine years as member and associate for Schrader, Byrd & Companion, PLLC, of Wheeling, W.Va.
Additionally, Ms. Schmitt is proficient in the French language with extensive exposure to and interest in other cultures and languages.
In her spare time, Ms. Schmitt serves the Kiwanis Club of Wheeling as a member of the Board of Directors.