Atty. Jack Elliot Schachner
Jack Elliot Schachner is a lawyer practicing marriage & prenuptials, matrimonial law. Jack received a B.A. degree from Columbia University in 1969, and has been licensed for 53 years.
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Jack Elliot Schachner is a Member based in Poughkeepsie, New York, practicing at Jack Elliot Schachner. They have 53+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1973. Their practice focuses on family law and prenup. Admitted to practice in New York (1973). Educated at Columbia University (J.D., 1972) and Columbia University (B.A., 1969). Serands clients in Poughkeepsie, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Jack Elliot Schachner is a lawyer practicing marriage & prenuptials, matrimonial law
- Jack received a B.A. degree from Columbia University in 1969, and has been licensed for 53 years
- Jack practices at Jack Elliot Schachner in Poughkeepsie, NY
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Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.
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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 Poughkeepsie 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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