Eric S. Schmitt

Mr. Schmitt’s practice is focused on real estate and litigation matters. Mr. Schmitt has litigated dozens of land use cases as well as a myriad of other matters from general real estate and business disputes to administrative appeals and condemnation cases in federal and state court. Mr. Schmitt also represents several national and local businesses as a trusted advisor and attorney.

Sen. Schmitt served as a Glendale, Missouri Alderman from 2005-08 and was elected to the Missouri Senate on November 4, 2008 to represent the 15th District in St. Louis County, that includes all or parts of Affton, Shrewsbury, Grantwood Village, Webster Groves, Glendale, Warson Woods, Oakland, Crestwood, Kirkwood, Valley Park, Fenton, Twin Oaks, Manchester, and Ballwin.

Sen. Schmitt’s legislative priorities include growing our economy with quality jobs; making health care more available, affordable, and portable; and keeping a watchful eye on the issue of property taxes. He is also committed to quality educational opportunities for all Missourians and serving as an advocate for children and adults with special needs and their families.

Sen. Schmitt serves in Senate Leadership as Majority Caucus Secretary and is Chairman of the Jobs, Economic Development and Local Government Committee.

Court Memberships

• Missouri
• U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Missouri

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Honors

• Missouri Community College Association’s Distinguished Legislator Award, 2011
• Associated Industries of Missouri’s (AIM), Good for Business Award, 2011
• The Outstanding Legislator of the Year Award, Missouri Economic Development Financing Association, 2011 
• Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s Legislative Spirit of Enterprise Award, 2011
• St. Louis County Bar Association’s Outstanding Young Lawyer Award, 2011
• Homebuilders Association of St. Louis and Eastern Missouri’s Legislative Award, 2010
• Judicial Conference of Missouri Award, 2010
• Associated Industries of Missouri’s (AIM), Friend of Manufacturing & Industry Award, 2010 -2011
• Missouri Association of County Developmental Disabilities Services President’s Award, 2010
• Thompson Foundation for Autism’s Appreciation Award, 2010
• St. Louis Business Journal’s Legislative Award, 2010-2011
• Recognized by St. Louis Business Journal as part of its “40 Under 40” class, 2010
• St. Louis Regional Chamber and Growth Association - Lewis and Clark Statesman Award, 2009-2011
• The Missouri Bar, Young Lawyers’ Section Chairperson's Award, 2007
• Saint Louis University Law Journal, Editor and Staff Member
• Saint Louis University Law School, Dean’s Scholarship Recipient

Events

Professional Affiliations

• American Health Lawyer Association
• The Missouri Bar, Young Lawyers Section Council Chairperson - His Initiatives included the Special Needs Advocacy Task Force, 2008
• The Missouri Bar, Young Lawyers Section Council, Executive Committee Member; Chairperson 2006 Giving Tree Committee
• City of Glendale, Missouri Board of Alderman 2005-2008; Past Member, Board of Zoning Adjustment
• DeSmet Jesuit High School, Board of Trustees 2005-2011; Alumni Board 2001-2005
• Nurses for Newborns
• Habitat for Humanity of St. Louis
• Autism Society - Gateway Chapter
• Tuberous Sclerosis Alliance
• St. Louis County Bar Association
• Bar Association of Metropolitan St. Louis

Publications

• Author, There is No Joy in D.C., The Mighty Court Struck Out: An Analysis of Clinton v. City of New York, The Line Item Veto Act and the Court’s Failure to Uphold Constitutionally Legitimate Means to a Viable End, 44  St. Louis University Law Journal, 167 (Winter 2000)