Atty. John F. Scheffel

Atty. John F. Scheffel

John F. Scheffel is a lawyer practicing bankruptcy chapter 11, commercial law, commercial transactions and 1 other area of law.

Wilmington Wilmington 53 yrs experience 53 year
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About John F. Scheffel at a glance

John F. Scheffel is a business, bankruptcy, and chapter 11 attorney based in Wilmington, North Carolina. They have 53+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1973. Admitted to practice in New York (1973). Educated at Cornell University (J.D., 1972) and Cornell University (A.B., 1959). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Wilmington, NC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • John F. Scheffel is a lawyer practicing bankruptcy chapter 11, commercial law, commercial transactions and 1 other area of law
  • John received a A.B. degree from Cornell University in 1959, and has been licensed for 53 years
  • John practices in Wilmington, NC

Practice Areas Explained

John F. Scheffel's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John F. Scheffel handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

John F. Scheffel is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in North Carolina →

Bankruptcy & Debt

A bankruptcy attorney can help you eliminate debt, stop creditor harassment, and protect your home through Chapter 7 or Chapter 13.

John F. Scheffel is one of 105,321 bankruptcy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse bankruptcy attorneys in North Carolina →

Chapter 11 Bankruptcy

John F. Scheffel is one of 5,840 chapter 11 attorneys indexed nationally. Browse chapter 11 attorneys in North Carolina →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in North Carolina

Practicing law in North Carolina. Legal matters in North Carolina are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Wilmington are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate North Carolina state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in North Carolina 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 North Carolina courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about John F. Scheffel

Where is John F. Scheffel's law office located?
John F. Scheffel's law practice is located in Wilmington, North Carolina. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John F. Scheffel handle?
John F. Scheffel focuses on business, bankruptcy, chapter 11. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in North Carolina.
How long has John F. Scheffel practiced law?
John F. Scheffel has 53+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1973.
Where did John F. Scheffel go to law school?
John F. Scheffel earned their education at (J.D., 1972); (A.B., 1959).
How can I contact John F. Scheffel for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has John F. Scheffel received?
John F. Scheffel's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Cornell University
- 1972
A.B.
Cornell University
- 1959

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1973

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