Atty. Mark P. Scherzer
Recipient: Lambda Legal Defense, Jay C. Lipner Liberty Award, 1992; Community Service Award, Lesbian & Gay Law Association of Greater New York, 1992; Outstanding Service Award, Cancer Care, 1993.
ERISA & More Attorney · Serving Germantown, NY · 47+ Years Experience
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About Mark P. Scherzer at a Glance
Mark P. Scherzer is a Member based in Germantown, New York, practicing at Law Office of Mark P. Scherzer. They have 47+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1979. Their practice focuses on employment, ssd, litigation, health care, and insurance. Admitted to practice in New York (1979), U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York (1979), U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York (1980), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit (1985). Educated at Yale University (J.D., 1978) and Haverford College (B.A., 1973). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of New York County Lawyers Association New Yorkers for Accessible Health Coverage. Serves clients in Germantown, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Mark P. Scherzer
Recipient
- Lambda Legal Defense, Jay C. Lipner Liberty Award, 1992
- Community Service Award, Lesbian & Gay Law Association of Greater New York, 1992
- Outstanding Service Award, Cancer Care, 1993
- The Poz 50 (Most Influential AIDS Policymakers), Poz Magazine, Aug. - Sept. 1994
- Certificate of Appreciation, American Bar Association, Commission on Women in the Profession Breast Cancer Initiative, 2002
Author
- numerous practice guides and chapters on insurance issues, such as "AIDS Legal Guide," Lambda Legal Defense & Education Fund, Inc., 1984, 1988
- "AIDS and the Law," Yale University Press, 1987
- "Sexual Orientation and the Law," Clark Boardman Co., Ltd., 1987, 1991,1992, 1994, 1998
- "AIDS Law Today," Yale University Press, 1993
- "Life and Disability Insurance," Positive Options, Body Positive of New York, Inc., 1995
- "Losing the Insurer of Last Resort: New York Should Rein in Empire," The New York Times, Op-Ed Page, January, 1996
- "The Changing Environment, A Report to the HIV Health and Human Services Planning Council of New York," (Co-Authors, Mark Aurigemma, Ruth Finkelstein, David Hansell, Derek Hodel), September 1997
- "On Their Own: Individuals Pay the Price of Insurance Market Breakdown," (Co-Authors, Susan Dooha, Brian Cassel, Rhon Reynolds), New York Community Trust, August 1999
- "Freedom to Lose: How Oxford Is Compromising the Health of Chronically Ill Patients," (Co-Authors: Glen von Nostitz, Susan Dooha, Frank Salisbury), New Yorkers for Accessible Health Coverage, November 1999
- Member, Technical Advisory Committee, New York State Insurance Department, 1992, 1995-1998
- Speaker, Sheldon Silver's New York Health Advisory Board, 1995, 1999
- Health Care and Insurance Steering Committee, National Endowment for the Arts, 1996-1997
- Steering Committee, Artists Health Insurance Resource Center
- Cooperating Attorney, Gay Men's Health Crisis, Inc
- Mentor and Trainer, Association of the Bar of the City of New York, Robert B. McKay Community Outreach Law Program, Cancer Advocacy Project, National Multiple Sclerosis Society Insurance Task Force
- Member, Advisory Board of Legal Health
Practice Areas Explained
Mark P. Scherzer's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Mark P. Scherzer handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Germantown.
Employment Law in Germantown
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
Mark P. Scherzer is one of 167,770 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in New York →
Social Security Disability in Germantown
SSDI and SSI attorneys for disability claims, denied benefits, and Social Security appeals.
Mark P. Scherzer is one of 26,311 ssd attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ssd attorneys in New York →
Civil Litigation in Germantown
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
Mark P. Scherzer is one of 450,750 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in New York →
Health Care Law in Germantown
Health care attorneys for HIPAA, Medicare, Medicaid, regulatory compliance, and medical licensing matters.
Mark P. Scherzer is one of 66,157 health care attorneys indexed nationally. Browse health care attorneys in New York →
Insurance Law in Germantown
Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.
Mark P. Scherzer is one of 120,903 insurance attorneys indexed nationally. Browse insurance attorneys in New York →
Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Germantown
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 Germantown 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.
Germantown Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Germantown-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 Germantown Choose Mark P. Scherzer
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 Mark P. Scherzer's practice in the field of employment, ssd, litigation, health care, and insurance.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Mark P. Scherzer brings 47+ 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 New York, U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York, and U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York, Mark P. Scherzer can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering employment, ssd, and litigation, Mark P. Scherzer can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Germantown
A Germantown-based practice means Mark P. Scherzer attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
Case Types
Common Legal Issues Mark P. Scherzer Handles in Germantown
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