Atty. Christopher S. Schell

Atty. Christopher S. Schell

Christopher S. Schell is a lawyer practicing corporate & incorporation, capital markets.

New York New York 27 Years Experience 27 year
Call (646) 797-2069

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About Christopher S. Schell at a glance

Christopher S. Schell is a Partner based in New York, New York, practicing at Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP. They have 27+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1999. Their practice focuses on formation. Admitted to practice in New York (1999). Educated at Yale University Law School (J.D., 1998) and Yale University (B.A., 1993). Serves clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Christopher S. Schell is a lawyer practicing corporate & incorporation, capital markets
  • Christopher received a B.A. degree from Yale University in 1993, and has been licensed for 27 years
  • Christopher practices at Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP in New York, NY

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Christopher S. Schell's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Christopher S. Schell handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Business Formation

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Practicing law in New York. Legal matters in New York are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in New York are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate New York state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in New York brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in New York courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Where is Christopher S. Schell's law office located?
Christopher S. Schell's law practice is located in New York, New York. The firm is Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Christopher S. Schell handle?
Christopher S. Schell focuses on formation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has Christopher S. Schell practiced law?
Christopher S. Schell has 27+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1999.
Where did Christopher S. Schell go to law school?
Christopher S. Schell earned their education at (J.D., 1998); (B.A., 1993).
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Education

J.D.
Yale University Law School
- 1998
B.A.
Yale University
- 1993

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1999

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