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