Atty. Ian Carleton Schaefer
Ian Carleton Schaefer is a lawyer practicing labor and employment, entertainment, technology and advertising, financial services and 10 other areas of law. Ian received a B.S. degree from Cornell University School of Industrial and Labor Relations, and has been licensed for 21 years.
Entertainment, Technology And Advertising & More Attorney · Serving New York, NY · 21+ Years Experience
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About Ian Carleton Schaefer at a Glance
Ian Carleton Schaefer is a Partner based in New York, New York, practicing at Sheppard Mullin. They have 21+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2005. Their practice focuses on employment, business, litigation, civil rights, and health care. Admitted to practice in New York Supreme Court of the United States U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York (2005). Educated at Fordham University School of Law J.D. cum laude; Symposium Editor, Fordham Urban Law Journal (—) and Cornell University School of Industrial and Labor Relations B.S. (—). Active member of Memberships Member, American Employment Law Council. Serves clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Ian Carleton Schaefer
- Ian Carleton Schaefer is a lawyer practicing labor and employment, entertainment, technology and advertising, financial services and 10 other areas of law
- Ian received a B.S. degree from Cornell University School of Industrial and Labor Relations, and has been licensed for 21 years
- Ian practices at Sheppard Mullin in New York, NY
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Ian Carleton Schaefer's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Ian Carleton Schaefer handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in New York.
Employment Law in New York
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
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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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Civil Litigation in New York
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
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Civil Rights in New York
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Health Care Law in New York
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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.
New York Courts and Legal Process
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in New York Choose Ian Carleton Schaefer
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 Ian Carleton Schaefer's practice in the field of employment, business, litigation, civil rights, and health care.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Ian Carleton Schaefer brings 21+ 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 employment, business, and litigation, Ian Carleton Schaefer 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 Ian Carleton Schaefer attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
Case Types
Common Legal Issues Ian Carleton Schaefer Handles in New York
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