Atty. David M. Schimmel

Atty. David M. Schimmel

David M. Schimmel is a lawyer practicing education, constitutional law.

Amherst Amherst 67 yrs experience 67 year
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About David M. Schimmel at a glance

David M. Schimmel is a Prof. based in Amherst, Massachusetts. They have 67+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1959. Their practice focuses on civil rights and education. Admitted to practice in Maryland (1959) and Massachusetts (1985). Educated at Yale University (LL.B., 1958) and Duke University (B.A., 1955). Serands clients in Amherst, MA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • David M. Schimmel is a lawyer practicing education, constitutional law
  • David received a B.A. degree from Duke University in 1955, and has been licensed for 67 years
  • David practices in Amherst, MA

Practice Areas Explained

David M. Schimmel's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases David M. Schimmel handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Civil Rights

Civil rights attorneys for discrimination, police misconduct, constitutional rights, and civil liberties cases.

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Education Law

Education attorneys for special education (IEP), school discipline, Title IX, and student rights.

David M. Schimmel is one of 24,079 education attorneys indexed nationally. Browse education attorneys in Massachusetts →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Massachusetts

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

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Where is David M. Schimmel's law office located?
David M. Schimmel's law practice is located in Amherst, Massachusetts. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does David M. Schimmel handle?
David M. Schimmel focuses on civil rights, education. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Massachusetts.
How long has David M. Schimmel practiced law?
David M. Schimmel has 67+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1959.
Where did David M. Schimmel go to law school?
David M. Schimmel earned their education at (LL.B., 1958); (B.A., 1955).
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Practice Areas

Education

LL.B.
Yale University
- 1958
B.A.
Duke University
- 1955

Bar Admissions

Maryland
Admitted: 1959
Massachusetts
Admitted: 1985

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