Atty. Eric A. Schecter
Eric A. Schecter is a lawyer practicing elder law, estate planning, wills & living wills and 2 other areas of law.
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Eric A. Schecter is a Tax Associate based in New York, New York, practicing at Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP. They have 21+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2005. Their practice focuses on trusts, estate planning, tax, poa, and elder law. Admitted to practice in New York (2005). Educated at George Washington University Law (J.D., 2005) and Brandeis University (B.A., 2001). Serves clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Eric A. Schecter is a lawyer practicing elder law, estate planning, wills & living wills and 2 other areas of law
- Eric received a B.A. degree from Brandeis University in 2001, and has been licensed for 21 years
- Eric practices at Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP in New York, NY
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An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.
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Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.
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Elder law attorneys for Medicaid planning, long-term care, guardianship, conservatorship, and elder abuse.
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Why local counsel matters in New York
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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