Atty. Frederick P. Schaffer
Frederick P. Schaffer is a lawyer practicing commercial litigation, securities litigation, sec enforcement and 1 other area of law.
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Frederick P. Schaffer is a Gen. Coun./Vice Chanc. for Legal Affs. based in New York, New York. They have 52+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1974. Their practice focuses on employment, business, securities, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Pennsylvania (1974), U.S. Court of Appeals, Third Circuit (1974), U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Circuit (1975), and New York (1979). Educated at Harvard Law School (J.D., 1973) and Harvard College (B.A., 1968). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Director, 1996— and Chair, 2000— Director, University Settlement, 2000—. Serves clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Frederick P. Schaffer is a lawyer practicing commercial litigation, securities litigation, sec enforcement and 1 other area of law
- Frederick received a B.A. degree from Harvard College in 1968, and has been licensed for 52 years
- Frederick practices in New York, NY
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Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
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Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Frederick P. Schaffer is one of 452,854 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in New York →
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Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
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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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