Atty. Meredith Schaum
Meredith Schaum is a lawyer practicing defective and dangerous products, corporate & incorporation, securities & investment fraud and 2 other areas of law. Meredith received a B.A. degree from Villanova University in 1997, and has been licensed for 25 years.
Corporate & Incorporation & More Attorney · Serving New York, NY · 25+ Years Experience
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About Meredith Schaum at a Glance
Meredith Schaum is an Attorney based in New York, New York, practicing at Dechert LLP. They have 25+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2001. Their practice focuses on formation, ip, securities, product liability, and consumer. Admitted to practice in New York (2001) and U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York (2002). Educated at University of Pennsylvania Law School (J.D., 2000) and Villanova University (B.A., 1997). Serves clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Meredith Schaum
- Meredith Schaum is a lawyer practicing defective and dangerous products, corporate & incorporation, securities & investment fraud and 2 other areas of law
- Meredith received a B.A. degree from Villanova University in 1997, and has been licensed for 25 years
- Meredith practices at Dechert LLP in New York, NY
Practice Areas Explained
Meredith Schaum's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Meredith Schaum handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in New York.
Business Formation in New York
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Intellectual Property in New York
IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.
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Securities Law in New York
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Product Liability in New York
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Consumer Protection in New York
Consumer protection attorneys for fraud, lemon law, debt harassment, and deceptive trade practices.
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in New York
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 New York 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.
New York Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a New York-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 New York Choose Meredith Schaum
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 Meredith Schaum's practice in the field of formation, ip, securities, product liability, and consumer.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Meredith Schaum brings 25+ 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 and U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York, Meredith Schaum can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering formation, ip, and securities, Meredith Schaum can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in New York
A New York-based practice means Meredith Schaum 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 Meredith Schaum Handles in New York
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