Lawrence E. Schmidt

A principal of the firm, Lawrence E. Schmidt has been a practicing attorney and a member of the Bar for nearly 30 years.  His practice primarily focuses on land use matters, including zoning, development, historic preservation and environmental issues and  related litigation.  He has appeared in various courts through the state, including the Court of Special Appeals of Maryland.  Mr. Schmidt also has significant experience in representing clients before State and local administrative agencies and tribunals.

Prior to joining Gildea & Schmidt, LLC, Mr. Schmidt served as Zoning Commissioner (Hearing Officer) of Baltimore County, Maryland.  His tenure as Zoning Commissioner for over 13 years (1991-2004) represents the longest period of service of any individual ever in that position.  Mr. Schmidt also served on the Baltimore County Board of Appeals for 5 years during the 1980s.  All told, he has personally adjudicated over 3,000 cases involving complex land use issues.

Mr. Schmidt is a 1975 graduate of Western Maryland College (now McDaniel College).  He received his J.D. degree from the University of Baltimore.  He has extensively lectured regarding land use issues and has authored published articles regarding historic preservation in Maryland and administrative practice.  He is also a member of the Maryland State Bard and Baltimore County Bar Associations, and previously served as a member of the MSBA’s Board of Governors.

In addition to his legal endeavors, Mr. Schmidt has participated in numerous volunteer activities, including serving as President of the Greater Towson Committee and on the Board of the Homebuilders Association of Baltimore County, Builders for the Bay and similar organizations.  

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