Atty. Joel Schechter
Joel Schechter is a Principal and Co-Chair of Cummings & Lockwood's Corporate & Finance Group and is based in the Naples Office. Joel represents lenders throughout the United States in complex credit arrangements, with particular emphasis on credit facilities to private equity funds, hedge funds and their principals; professional sports teams and their owners; and wealthy families and their operating and planning vehicles.
Corporate & Finance Group - Co-Chair & More Attorney · Serving Naples, FL · 39+ Years Experience
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About Joel Schechter at a Glance
Joel Schechter is a Principal based in Naples, Florida, practicing at Cummings & Lockwood LLC. They have 39+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1987. Their practice focuses on business. Admitted to practice in Connecticut (1987) and Florida (1996). Educated at State University of New York at Buffalo Law School (J.D., 1987) and Cornell University (A.B., 1984). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Connecticut Bar Association Florida Bar Association. Serves clients in Naples, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Joel Schechter
- Joel Schechter is a Principal and Co-Chair of Cummings & Lockwood's Corporate & Finance Group and is based in the Naples Office
- Joel represents lenders throughout the United States in complex credit arrangements, with particular emphasis on credit facilities to private equity funds, hedge funds and their principals
- professional sports teams and their owners
- and wealthy families and their operating and planning vehicles
- These credit facilities are secured by professional sports franchises and their assets
- restricted and unrestricted interests in limited partnerships, LLCs and corporations
- rights to call and receive capital and management fees from investors and private investment funds
- real estate mortgages
- and aircraft, yachts, fine art collections, automobile collections, wine collections and other exotic collateral
- Professional Organizations • Connecticut Bar Association • Florida Bar Association Professional Recognition • Martindale-Hubbell, AV Rated Videos • Introduction to Cummings & Lockwood’s Corporate & Finance Group
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Joel Schechter's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Joel Schechter handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Naples.
Business & Corporate Law in Naples
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Why Local Counsel Matters in Naples
Practicing law in Florida. Legal matters in Florida are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Naples are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Florida state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Florida 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 Florida courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Naples Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Naples-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Naples Choose Joel Schechter
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 Joel Schechter's practice in the field of business.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Joel Schechter brings 39+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in Connecticut and Florida, Joel Schechter can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Focused Business Practice
Concentrating on business means Joel Schechter's knowledge of relevant statutes, case law, and procedural nuances stays current — unlike generalist practices that spread attention across unrelated fields.
Local Presence in Naples
A Naples-based practice means Joel Schechter 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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Common Legal Issues Joel Schechter Handles in Naples
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