Atty. Jonathan Schapp
Jonathan Schapp is a lawyer practicing commercial litigation and arbitration, global insurance services. Jonathan received a B.S. degree from City University of New York, Brooklyn College in 1986, and has been licensed for 36 years.
Commercial Litigation and Arbitration & More Attorney · Serving Buffalo, NY · 36+ Years Experience
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About Jonathan Schapp at a Glance
Jonathan Schapp is a Partner based in Buffalo, New York. They have 36+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1990. Their practice focuses on insurance and adr. Admitted to practice in New York U.S. District Courts for the Western, Southern, Northern, and Eastern Districts of New York (1990). Educated at State University of New York at Buffalo Law School (J.D., 1989) and City University of New York, Brooklyn College (B.S., 1986). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serves clients in Buffalo, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Jonathan Schapp
- Jonathan Schapp is a lawyer practicing commercial litigation and arbitration, global insurance services
- Jonathan received a B.S. degree from City University of New York, Brooklyn College in 1986, and has been licensed for 36 years
- Jonathan practices in Buffalo, NY
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Jonathan Schapp's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Jonathan Schapp handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Buffalo.
Insurance Law in Buffalo
Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.
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Mediation & Arbitration in Buffalo
Mediators and arbitrators for civil, commercial, family, and employment dispute resolution.
Jonathan Schapp is one of 73,315 adr attorneys indexed nationally. Browse adr attorneys in New York →
Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Buffalo
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 Buffalo 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.
Buffalo Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Buffalo-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 Buffalo Choose Jonathan Schapp
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 Jonathan Schapp's practice in the field of insurance and adr.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Jonathan Schapp brings 36+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering insurance and adr, Jonathan Schapp can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Buffalo
A Buffalo-based practice means Jonathan Schapp 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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