Atty. Frederick Fane Shantz

Atty. Frederick Fane Shantz

Mr. Frederick Fane Shantz is a lawyer practicing car accidents, civil rights, appeals and 11 other areas of law.

Latham Latham 43 yrs experience 43 year
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Profile Summary

About Frederick Fane Shantz at a glance

Frederick Fane Shantz is a Managing Attorney based in Latham, New York, practicing at Shantz & Belkin. They have 43+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1983. Their practice focuses on car accidents, personal injury, business, construction, and slip & fall. Admitted to practice in New York (1983), Florida (1983), U.S. District Court, Northern District of New York (1983), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Circuit (1984). Educated at Syracuse University College Of Law (J.D., 1982) and Brown University (A.B. English, 1976). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of New York State (Lecturer, 1983—) and American Bar Associations The Florida Bar. Serands clients in Latham, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Mr. Frederick Fane Shantz is a lawyer practicing car accidents, civil rights, appeals and 11 other areas of law
  • Frederick received a A.B. degree from Brown University in 1976, and has been licensed for 43 years
  • Frederick practices at Shantz & Belkin in Latham, NY

Practice Areas Explained

Frederick Fane Shantz's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Frederick Fane Shantz handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Car Accidents

Hurt in a car crash? Car accident lawyers fight insurance companies for fair compensation — free consult, no fee unless you win.

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Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

Frederick Fane Shantz is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in New York →

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

Frederick Fane Shantz is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in New York →

Construction Law

Frederick Fane Shantz is one of 40,689 construction attorneys indexed nationally. Browse construction attorneys in New York →

Slip & Fall / Premises Liability

Frederick Fane Shantz is one of 29,473 slip & fall attorneys indexed nationally. Browse slip & fall attorneys in New York →

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 Latham 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 andnue, 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Frederick Fane Shantz

Where is Frederick Fane Shantz's law office located?
Frederick Fane Shantz's law practice is located in Latham, New York. The firm is Shantz & Belkin. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Frederick Fane Shantz handle?
Frederick Fane Shantz focuses on car accidents, personal injury, business, construction, slip & fall. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has Frederick Fane Shantz practiced law?
Frederick Fane Shantz has 43+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1983.
Where did Frederick Fane Shantz go to law school?
Frederick Fane Shantz earned their education at (J.D., 1982); (A.B. English, 1976).
How can I contact Frederick Fane Shantz for a consultation?
You can contact Frederick Fane Shantz directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Frederick Fane Shantz received?
Frederick Fane Shantz's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Syracuse University College Of Law
- 1982
A.B. English
Brown University
- 1976

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1983
Florida
Admitted: 1983
U.S. District Court, Northern District of New York
Admitted: 1983
U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Circuit
Admitted: 1984
U.S. Supreme Court U.S. District Court, Western District of New York
Admitted: 1986

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