Atty. Corey Schechter
Corey Schechter has been a goal-oriented individual from an early age. As a child, he aspired to one day become a professional golfer on the PGA Tour.
Employee Benefits & More Attorney · Serving Poway, CA · 15+ Years Experience
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About Corey Schechter at a Glance
Corey Schechter is a Partner based in Poway, California, practicing at Schechter Benefits Law Group LLP. They have 15+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2011. Their practice focuses on family law, employment, business, ssd, and litigation. Admitted to practice in California (2011), U.S. District Court, Southern District of California (2012), and U.S. District Court, Central District of California U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit U.S. Tax Co (2012). Educated at California Western School of Law (J.D., 2011) and University of San Diego (B.A., 2008). Active member of State Bar of California. Serves clients in Poway, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Corey Schechter
- Corey Schechter has been a goal-oriented individual from an early age
- As a child, he aspired to one day become a professional golfer on the PGA Tour
- His desire and hard work to attempt that feat earned him a collegiate athletic scholarship and a spot on the Division I Golf team at Seton Hall University where he began to realize his academic rather than his athletic potential
- While attending Seton Hall, Mr. Schechter took a course in Political Science where he developed a deep appreciation for the rule of law in our society and the importance of the judicial system within the United States where disputing parties can be heard and their differences resolved in a civilized manner
- It was at that point that Mr. Schechter had a sudden change of heart regarding his intended career, choosing to major academically in Political Science with one goal in mind – to go to law school and one day become an attorney alongside his father whom he had personally witnessed work so hard to ensure the best possible results for his clients
- He is proud to say that he has lived up to that goal
- Mr. Schechter's passion these days is helping others who face complex decisions involving the often difficult situation of securing a financially-sound future for themselves and their families
- In doing so, he has chosen to focus his practice on legal matters arising under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (also known as “ERISA”)
- His day-to-day work consists of litigating claims on behalf of employees for workers' disability insurance benefits, life insurance benefits, and retirement benefits which have been wrongfully denied by their employers and/or large insurance companies
- Mr. Schechter also assists in the designing and preparation of tax-qualified (or “tax-favored”) retirement plan documents including defined contribution plans (including 401(k) and profit sharing plans, among others) and defined benefit plans (such as traditional pension plans), and also assists in the designing and preparation of non-qualified deferred compensation plans for employers of all sizes situated throughout the United States
- A large portion of Mr. Schechter's law practice is also devoted, unsurprisingly, to the additional transactional work that is required for the employee retirement benefit plans he helps create, such as preparing required amendments due to legislative changes in the laws regulating employee benefit plans in order for these employee benefit plans to maintain the tax-favored status, preparing discretionary amendments for these employee retirement benefit plans when the employer has a change in circumstances resulting in a desired modification to the terms of the retirement benefit plan they provide to their employees, and preparing stock purchase and redemption agreements for the sale and transfer of shares between an employer and its Employee Stock Ownership Plan (commonly referred to as an “ESOP”)
- More recently, Mr. Schechter has chosen to dedicate a significant amount of his legal practice to the preparation of state domestic relations orders and Qualified Domestic Relations Orders (or “QDROs” for short) which are typically required in order to divide the retirement benefits of recently-divorced couples where at least one of the former spouses made contributions (or had contributions made on their behalf) to a retirement benefit plan during their marriage
- He also reviews QDROs and state domestic relations orders that have previously been prepared by other counsel for compliance with the law and for protection of the interest of the ex-spouse seeking a review of a previously prepared order
- Despite his tireless effort and the natural affinity Mr. Schechter has for performing and providing the highest quality legal services to each of his clients (and the significant expenditure of time that involves), he still manages to do his best to get himself out on the golf course whenever the opportunity presents itself!
- EDUCATION: California Western School of Law, J.D. – 2011 National University of Ireland, Galway (International Human Rights Law) – 2010 University of San Diego, B.A., Political Science, Magna Cum Laude – 2008 Seton Hall University (Political Science) – 2004-2006 ADMISSIONS: California State Bar – 2011 Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals – 2012 United States Tax Court – 2012 United States District Courts: Southern District of California – 2011 Central District of California – 2012 Northern District of California – 2012 AWARDS: Super Lawyers, Rising Star – 2016, 2018-2021 PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS: American Bar Association State Bar of California San Diego County Bar Association Orange County Bar Association Western Pension and Benefits Council, San Diego Chapter San Diego Family Law Bar Association REPORTED CASES: Cheap Easy Online Traffic Sch. v
- Peter L. Huntting & Co., 818 F. App'x 683 (9th Cir. 2020) Micha v
- Sun Life Assur. of Can
- Inc., 874 F. 3d 1052 [published opinion] Wong v
- Flynn-Kerper, 999 F.3d 1205 (9th Cir. 2021)
Practice Areas Explained
Corey Schechter's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Corey Schechter handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Poway.
Family Law in Poway
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Employment Law in Poway
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Social Security Disability in Poway
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Civil Litigation in Poway
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Poway
Practicing law in California. Legal matters in California are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Poway are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate California state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in California 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 California courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Poway Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Poway-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Poway Choose Corey Schechter
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Corey Schechter's practice in the field of family law, employment, business, ssd, and litigation.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Corey Schechter brings 15+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in California, U.S. District Court, Southern District of California, and U.S. District Court, Central District of California U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit U.S. Tax Co, Corey Schechter can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering family law, employment, and business, Corey Schechter can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Poway
A Poway-based practice means Corey Schechter attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues Corey Schechter Handles in Poway
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