Atty. Michael D. Schissel

Atty. Michael D. Schissel

Michael D. Schissel is a lawyer practicing litigation.

New York New York 41 yrs experience 41 year
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About Michael D. Schissel at a glance

Michael D. Schissel is a Partner based in New York, New York, practicing at Arnold & Porter LLP. They have 41+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1985. Their practice focuses on litigation. Admitted to practice in Massachusetts (Inactive) (1985), New York (1986), and U.S. District Court, Southern and Eastern Districts of New York, U.S. District Court, District of Ma (1986). Educated at Boston University (J.D., 1985) and Cornell University (B.S., 1982). Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Michael D. Schissel is a lawyer practicing litigation
  • Michael received a B.S. degree from Cornell University in 1982, and has been licensed for 41 years
  • Michael practices at Arnold & Porter LLP in New York, NY

Practice Areas Explained

Michael D. Schissel's Areas of Practice

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

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

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Jurisdictional Context

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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 andnue, 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.

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Where is Michael D. Schissel's law office located?
Michael D. Schissel's law practice is located in New York, New York. The firm is Arnold & Porter LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Michael D. Schissel handle?
Michael D. Schissel focuses on litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has Michael D. Schissel practiced law?
Michael D. Schissel has 41+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1985.
Where did Michael D. Schissel go to law school?
Michael D. Schissel earned their education at (J.D., 1985); (B.S., 1982).
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Practice Areas

Education

J.D.
Boston University
- 1985
B.S.
Cornell University
- 1982

Bar Admissions

Massachusetts (Inactive)
Admitted: 1985
New York
Admitted: 1986
U.S. District Court, Southern and Eastern Districts of New York, U.S. District Court, District of Ma
Admitted: 1986

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