Atty. Michael F. Schaff

Atty. Michael F. Schaff

Michael F. Schaff is co-chair or the Corporate and Health Law teams at Wilentz, Goldman & Spitzer, P.A.

Woodbridge Woodbridge 43 yrs experience 43 year
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Profile Summary

About Michael F. Schaff at a glance

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.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • 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

Practice Areas Explained

Michael F. Schaff's Areas of Practice

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

Family Law

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 & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Michael F. Schaff is one of 49,731 m&a attorneys indexed nationally. Browse m&a attorneys in New Jersey →

Health Care Law

Health care attorneys for HIPAA, Medicare, Medicaid, regulatory compliance, and medical licensing matters.

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Jurisdictional Context

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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Michael F. Schaff

Where is Michael F. Schaff's law office located?
Michael F. Schaff's law practice is located in Woodbridge, New Jersey. The firm is Wilentz, Goldman & Spitzer PA. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Michael F. Schaff handle?
Michael F. Schaff focuses on family law, business, m&a, health care. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New Jersey.
How long has Michael F. Schaff practiced law?
Michael F. Schaff has 43+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1983.
Where did Michael F. Schaff go to law school?
Michael F. Schaff earned their education at (J.D., 1982); (MBA); (LL.M.).
How can I contact Michael F. Schaff for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Michael F. Schaff received?
Michael F. Schaff's notable recognition includes: Lawyer of the Year — Mergers and Acquisitions Law (Woodbridge); Best Lawyers in America — Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships); Best Lawyers in America — Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law; Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Compliance Law; Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Law.

Education

J.D.
New York Law School
- 1982
MBA
Baruch College
- In Progress
LL.M.
Boston University School of Law
- In Progress
B.A.
Rutgers
- In Progress

Awards

Lawyer of the Year — Mergers and Acquisitions Law (Woodbridge)
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships)
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Compliance Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Health Care Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Mergers and Acquisitions Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Governance Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Intellectual Property
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation and Controversy - Tax
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Technology Law
- 2026
Lawyer of the Year — Health Care Law (Woodbridge)
- 2024
Lawyer of the Year — Corporate Law (Woodbridge)
- 2023
Lawyer of the Year — Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships) (Woodbridge)
- 2021
Lawyer of the Year — Health Care Law (Woodbridge)
- 2018
Lawyer of the Year — Mergers and Acquisitions Law (Woodbridge)
- 2017
Lawyer of the Year — Health Care Law (Woodbridge)
- 2016
Lawyer of the Year — Health Care Law (Woodbridge)
- 2012

Bar Admissions

New Jersey
Admitted: 1983
New York
Admitted: 1983
New Jersey
Admitted: 1998
New York
Admitted: 1999

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