Anthony D. "Tom" Schmit

Competent on insurance matters, but communication could improve

I hired Mr. Schmit to handle a complex dispute with my aviation insurer after they denied a significant claim related to a partial engine failure. With his 11 years in insurance law and the recognition he's received in that field, I felt confident in his technical expertise, and that proved true. He understood the nuances of the policy language and the regulatory landscape, which was crucial. Ultimately, we reached a settlement that was fair, if not as expansive as I had initially hoped. Where the experience fell short was in the day-to-day management of my case. There were periods where responses to my emails took a week or more, and I sometimes felt I had to follow up to get updates on procedural steps. For straightforward legal analysis on an insurance matter, particularly with an aviation angle, his knowledge from Chomicki Baril Mah LLP is evident. However, if you value frequent, proactive communication and very clear timelines, you might find the client service aspect merely adequate, as I did. He is a capable attorney who secured a result, but the process required more patience on my end than I anticipated.