Atty. Martin Schaffer
Martin Schaffer is a lawyer practicing appellate law, civil appeals. Martin received a B.A. degree from Brooklyn College of the City University of New York, and has been licensed for 52 years.
Appellate Law & More Attorney · Serving Goshen, NY · 52+ Years Experience
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About Martin Schaffer at a Glance
Martin Schaffer is a Member based in Goshen, New York, practicing at Martin Bernard Schaffer Esq.. They have 52+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1974. Their practice focuses on appellate. Admitted to practice in New York (1974). Educated at Brooklyn Law School J.D. (—) and Brooklyn College of the City University of New York B.A. (—). Serves clients in Goshen, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Martin Schaffer
- Martin Schaffer is a lawyer practicing appellate law, civil appeals
- Martin received a B.A. degree from Brooklyn College of the City University of New York, and has been licensed for 52 years
- Martin practices at Martin Bernard Schaffer Esq. in Goshen, NY
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Martin Schaffer's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Martin Schaffer handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Goshen.
Appellate Practice in Goshen
Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.
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Why Local Counsel Matters in Goshen
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 Goshen 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.
Goshen Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Goshen-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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Why Clients in Goshen Choose Martin Schaffer
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 Martin Schaffer's practice in the field of appellate.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Martin Schaffer brings 52+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Focused Appellate Practice
Concentrating on appellate means Martin Schaffer's knowledge of relevant statutes, case law, and procedural nuances stays current — unlike generalist practices that spread attention across unrelated fields.
Local Presence in Goshen
A Goshen-based practice means Martin Schaffer 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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