Atty. James Michael Schell
James Michael Schell is a lawyer practicing venture capital, banking, gaming. James received a B.A. degree from Yale University in 1972, and has been licensed for 49 years.
Banking & More Attorney · Serving New York, NY · 49+ Years Experience
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About James Michael Schell at a Glance
James Michael Schell is a Partner based in New York, New York, practicing at Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP. They have 49+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1977. Their practice focuses on business. Admitted to practice in New York (1977). Educated at Columbia University (J.D., 1976) and Yale University (B.A., 1972). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serves clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About James Michael Schell
- James Michael Schell is a lawyer practicing venture capital, banking, gaming
- James received a B.A. degree from Yale University in 1972, and has been licensed for 49 years
- James practices at Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP in New York, NY
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James Michael Schell's Areas of Legal Practice
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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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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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Why Clients in New York Choose James Michael Schell
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 James Michael Schell's practice in the field of business.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
James Michael Schell brings 49+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Focused Business Practice
Concentrating on business means James Michael Schell's knowledge of relevant statutes, case law, and procedural nuances stays current — unlike generalist practices that spread attention across unrelated fields.
Local Presence in New York
A New York-based practice means James Michael Schell 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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