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About Karl M. Schmitz III, P.A.

A trusted attorney with decades of experience.

Karl M. Schmitz, III opened his own law firm in 1997, after several years of working as a litigation attorney, followed by working as an underwriting counsel and direct operations manager for a national title insurance underwriter.
While Karl M. Schmitz, III, P.A. was initially a legal practice devoted solely to real estate matters, Mr. Schmitz expanded the legal areas of service to his clients according to their needs. He is a Florida licensed real estate broker and has helped numerous clients in brokering deals.
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Education:
  • B.A., 1988, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
  • J.D., 1992, University of Wisconsin Law School
  • 2017-2017, Harvard Business School Executive Education, Social Enterprise Institute - Governing for Nonprofit Excellence
Bar Admissions:
Admitted to Practice in Florida and Wisconsin
volunteer
In addition to his legal work, Mr. Schmitz donates a great deal of time to charities and nonprofits in the Tampa Bay area, currently Board Chair of the Children's Home Foundation, previously served an extended post as Chairman of the Board of the Children's Home, the oldest nonprofit in Central Florida, with an annual budget of nearly $15 million, helping children and families.
  • Jan. 2020 - Present - Chairman of the Board - Foundation Children's Home Network
  • July 2020 - Present - Chairman of the Board of Directors
  • Jan. 2011 - June 2013 - Member of the Board of Directors Children's Home Network
Speaking engagements as Chairman of the Board
An Eagle Scout, avid hiker and outdoorsman, Mr. Schmitz and his wife vacation in the Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument when time permits. Mr. Schmitz is also a supporter of the Southern Utah Wilderness Alliance (SUWA).
A memorable trek to Mount Everest Base Camp in Nepal.

Testimonials:

“Throughout the negotiations, Karl was calm, proposed clarity in providing options, thought ‘outside the box’ to obtain action, kept lines of communication open and responded to all.”
– Gwen
“I have had the pleasure of working with Karl Schmitz on a number of matters over the years. I have found him to be very knowledgeable in real estate law and a number of other ancillary areas of the law.”
– Randy
“Karl has helped me and members of my family with many legal transactions. Always kind and friendly and watching out for us! Karl has become a great friend.”
– Christine
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