About Jacob R. Schmidt
Jacob R. Schmidt concentrates his practice on commercial litigation, with experience in trial preparation, written discovery, pleadings, motions, summary judgment and trial briefs, court hearings, conferences, and mediations. He also assists in preparing witnesses for direct examination, drafts cross-examinations and written summations, and reviews deposition testimony and documents for trial exhibits.
Before joining the firm, Jacob was an associate at a regional law firm. He also clerked for the Honorable Richard J. Geiger of the New Jersey Superior Court, Appellate Division, and the Honorable Jean S. Chetney of the New Jersey Superior Court, Chancery Division, Family Part.
During law school, Jacob served as a judicial extern for the Honorable Richard S. Hoffman of the New Jersey Superior Court, Appellate Division; a law clerk at a regional law firm; and a judicial intern for the Honorable Robert B. Kugler of the United States District Court for the District of New Jersey.
Outside the Firm
Jacob enjoys playing pickleball and tennis.
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Blank Rome Welcomes New Litigation Associate Jacob R. Schmidt in PrincetonOctober 12, 2026
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Bar Admissions
- New Jersey
- Pennsylvania
Education
- Rutgers University, BS, magna cum laude
- Rutgers University School of Law, Camden, JD, cum laude
