Atty. Michael Alan Scheffler
Michael Alan Scheffler is a lawyer practicing real estate investment, real estate credit facilities and financing, real estate investment trusts (reits) and 9 other areas of law. Michael received a B.A. degree from Clark University, and has been licensed for 46 years.
Real Estate Credit Facilities and Financing & More Attorney · Serving New York, NY · 46+ Years Experience
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About Michael Alan Scheffler at a Glance
Michael Alan Scheffler is a Partner; Real Estate Development Practice Group Leader based in New York, New York, practicing at Blank Rome LLP. They have 46+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1980. Their practice focuses on trusts, business, real estate, m&a, and environmental. Admitted to practice in New York (1980). Educated at New York University School of Law J.D. (—) and Clark University B.A. cum laude (—). Active member of Memberships American Bar Association New York State Bar Association. Serves clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Michael Alan Scheffler
- Michael Alan Scheffler is a lawyer practicing real estate investment, real estate credit facilities and financing, real estate investment trusts (reits) and 9 other areas of law
- Michael received a B.A. degree from Clark University, and has been licensed for 46 years
- Michael practices at Blank Rome LLP in New York, NY
Practice Areas Explained
Michael Alan Scheffler's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Michael Alan Scheffler handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in New York.
Trusts in New York
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Business & Corporate Law in New York
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Real Estate Law in New York
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
Michael Alan Scheffler is one of 313,729 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in New York →
Mergers & Acquisitions in New York
Michael Alan Scheffler is one of 49,430 m&a attorneys indexed nationally. Browse m&a attorneys in New York →
Environmental Law in New York
Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.
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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
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in New York Choose Michael Alan Scheffler
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 Michael Alan Scheffler's practice in the field of trusts, business, real estate, m&a, and environmental.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Michael Alan Scheffler brings 46+ 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 trusts, business, and real estate, Michael Alan Scheffler 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 Michael Alan Scheffler 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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Common Legal Issues Michael Alan Scheffler Handles in New York
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