Atty. David Anthony Scheffel
David Anthony Scheffel is a lawyer practicing commercial. David received a B.A. degree from Manhattanville College in 1992, and has been licensed for 30 years.
Commercial Attorney · Serving New York, NY · 30+ Years Experience
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About David Anthony Scheffel at a Glance
David Anthony Scheffel is a Partner based in New York, New York, practicing at Dorsey & Whitney LLP. They have 30+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1996. Their practice focuses on business. Admitted to practice in Massachusetts (1996), New York U.S. District Court, District of Massachusetts, U.S. District Court, District of New Jersey (1997), and Connecticut (1997). Educated at Pace University School of Law (J.D., 1996) and Manhattanville College (B.A., 1992). Serves clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About David Anthony Scheffel
- David Anthony Scheffel is a lawyer practicing commercial
- David received a B.A. degree from Manhattanville College in 1992, and has been licensed for 30 years
- David practices at Dorsey & Whitney LLP in New York, NY
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David Anthony Scheffel's Areas of Legal Practice
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Business & Corporate Law in New York
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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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.
New York Courts and Legal Process
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in New York Choose David Anthony Scheffel
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 David Anthony Scheffel's practice in the field of business.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
David Anthony Scheffel brings 30+ 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 Massachusetts, New York U.S. District Court, District of Massachusetts, U.S. District Court, District of New Jersey, and Connecticut, David Anthony Scheffel can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Focused Business Practice
Concentrating on business means David Anthony Scheffel's knowledge of relevant statutes, case law, and procedural nuances stays current — unlike generalist practices that spread attention across unrelated fields.
Local Presence in New York
A New York-based practice means David Anthony Scheffel 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 David Anthony Scheffel Handles in New York
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