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About Eric S. Schaeffer at a glance
Eric S. Schaeffer is a contracts, business, real estate, and bankruptcy attorney based in Houston, Texas. They have 40+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1986. Admitted to practice in Ohio (1986), U.S. District Court, Southern District of Ohio (1986), U.S. District Court, Southern District of Texas (1987), and Texas (1988). Educated at University of Cincinnati (J.D., 1986) and Miami University (B.A., 1983). Serves clients in Houston, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Mr. Eric S. Schaeffer is a lawyer practicing banking law, bankruptcy law, business and 5 other areas of law
- Eric received a B.A. degree from Miami University in 1983, and has been licensed for 40 years
- Eric practices in Houston, TX
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Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Eric S. Schaeffer handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Eric S. Schaeffer is one of 67,443 contracts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse contracts attorneys in Texas →
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
Eric S. Schaeffer is one of 286,061 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Texas →
A bankruptcy attorney can help you eliminate debt, stop creditor harassment, and protect your home through Chapter 7 or Chapter 13.
Eric S. Schaeffer is one of 95,723 bankruptcy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse bankruptcy attorneys in Texas →
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Why local counsel matters in Texas
Practicing law in Texas. Legal matters in Texas are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Houston are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Texas state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Texas 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 Texas courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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