Atty. Michael A. Schonzeit

Atty. Michael A. Schonzeit

Michael A. Schonzeit is a lawyer practicing creditor's rights law, collections, bankruptcy law.

Philadelphia Philadelphia 38 yrs experience 38 year
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About Michael A. Schonzeit at a glance

Michael A. Schonzeit is a bankruptcy, creditor rights, and civil rights attorney based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. They have 38+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1988. Admitted to practice in Pennsylvania (1988) and New Jersey (1988). Educated at Villanova University (J.D., 1988) and University of Pennsylvania (B.S., 1985). Serands clients in Philadelphia, PA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Michael A. Schonzeit is a lawyer practicing creditor's rights law, collections, bankruptcy law
  • Michael received a B.S. degree from University of Pennsylvania in 1985, and has been licensed for 38 years
  • Michael practices in Philadelphia, PA

Practice Areas Explained

Michael A. Schonzeit's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Michael A. Schonzeit handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Bankruptcy & Debt

A bankruptcy attorney can help you eliminate debt, stop creditor harassment, and protect your home through Chapter 7 or Chapter 13.

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Creditor Rights & Collections

Michael A. Schonzeit is one of 42,948 creditor rights attorneys indexed nationally. Browse creditor rights attorneys in Pennsylvania →

Civil Rights

Civil rights attorneys for discrimination, police misconduct, constitutional rights, and civil liberties cases.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Pennsylvania

Practicing law in Pennsylvania. Legal matters in Pennsylvania are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Philadelphia are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Pennsylvania state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Michael A. Schonzeit

Where is Michael A. Schonzeit's law office located?
Michael A. Schonzeit's law practice is located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Michael A. Schonzeit handle?
Michael A. Schonzeit focuses on bankruptcy, creditor rights, civil rights. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Pennsylvania.
How long has Michael A. Schonzeit practiced law?
Michael A. Schonzeit has 38+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1988.
Where did Michael A. Schonzeit go to law school?
Michael A. Schonzeit earned their education at (J.D., 1988); (B.S., 1985).
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Education

J.D.
Villanova University
- 1988
B.S.
University of Pennsylvania
- 1985

Bar Admissions

Pennsylvania
Admitted: 1988
New Jersey
Admitted: 1988

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