Atty. Frederick Edward Schmidt
Frederick Edward Schmidt is a lawyer practicing chapter 11 bankruptcy, appeals, venture capital and 2 other areas of law. Frederick received a B.S. degree from University of Connecticut in 1990, and has been licensed for 31 years.
Appeals & More Attorney · Serving New York, NY · 31+ Years Experience
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About Frederick Edward Schmidt at a Glance
Frederick Edward Schmidt is a Partner based in New York, New York, practicing at Herrick, Feinstein LLP. They have 31+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1995. Their practice focuses on business, bankruptcy, chapter 11, litigation, and appellate. Admitted to practice in New York (1995). Educated at Brooklyn Law School (J.D., 1994) and University of Connecticut (B.S., 1990). Serves clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Frederick Edward Schmidt
- Frederick Edward Schmidt is a lawyer practicing chapter 11 bankruptcy, appeals, venture capital and 2 other areas of law
- Frederick received a B.S. degree from University of Connecticut in 1990, and has been licensed for 31 years
- Frederick practices at Herrick, Feinstein LLP in New York, NY
Practice Areas Explained
Frederick Edward Schmidt's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Frederick Edward Schmidt handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in New York.
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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Bankruptcy & Debt in New York
A bankruptcy attorney can help you eliminate debt, stop creditor harassment, and protect your home through Chapter 7 or Chapter 13.
Frederick Edward Schmidt is one of 104,458 bankruptcy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse bankruptcy attorneys in New York →
Chapter 11 Bankruptcy in New York
Frederick Edward Schmidt is one of 5,795 chapter 11 attorneys indexed nationally. Browse chapter 11 attorneys in New York →
Civil Litigation in New York
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
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Appellate Practice in New York
Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.
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Jurisdictional Context
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.
New York Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a New York-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 New York Choose Frederick Edward Schmidt
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 Frederick Edward Schmidt's practice in the field of business, bankruptcy, chapter 11, litigation, and appellate.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Frederick Edward Schmidt brings 31+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering business, bankruptcy, and chapter 11, Frederick Edward Schmidt can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in New York
A New York-based practice means Frederick Edward Schmidt 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 Frederick Edward Schmidt Handles in New York
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