Atty. Michael F. Schaff
Michael F. Schaff is co-chair or the Corporate and Health Law teams at Wilentz, Goldman & Spitzer, P.A.
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Michael F. Schaff is a family law, business, m&a, and health care attorney based in Woodbridge, New Jersey, practicing at Wilentz, Goldman & Spitzer PA. They have 43+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1983. Admitted to practice in New Jersey (1983), New York (1983), New Jersey (1998), and New York (1999). Educated at New York Law School (J.D., 1982) and Baruch College (MBA). Recognitions include Lawyer of the Year — Mergers and Acquisitions Law (Woodbridge) (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships) (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law (2026). Serands clients in Woodbridge, NJ and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Michael F. Schaff is co-chair or the Corporate and Health Law teams at Wilentz, Goldman & Spitzer, P.A
- Mr. Schaff assists healthcare providers and businesses of all sizes in evaluating both the legal and business ramifications of any transaction, contract, agreement or negotiation, leveraging an educational and professional background rooted in business, finance, and taxation
- His healthcare practice includes the representation of healthcare professionals and group practices, hospitals, ambulatory surgical centers, clinically integrated networks, managed care organizations, practice management companies, management service organizations, independent physician associations, and physician-hospital organizations in connection with the formation and structure of joint ventures
- On the corporate side, Mr. Schaff advises start-ups and established businesses of all sizes on matters ranging from simple to complex agreements, entity formation and regulatory compliance to purchases or sales and strategic transactions
- He also advises clients on private equity investments in healthcare
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Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.
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Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Michael F. Schaff is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in New Jersey →
Michael F. Schaff is one of 49,731 m&a attorneys indexed nationally. Browse m&a attorneys in New Jersey →
Health care attorneys for HIPAA, Medicare, Medicaid, regulatory compliance, and medical licensing matters.
Michael F. Schaff is one of 66,735 health care attorneys indexed nationally. Browse health care attorneys in New Jersey →
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Why local counsel matters in New Jersey
Practicing law in New Jersey. Legal matters in New Jersey are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Woodbridge are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate New Jersey state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in New Jersey 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 Jersey courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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