Atty. Michael Leonard Schein
Michael Leonard Schein is a lawyer practicing bankruptcy and creditors' rights, bankruptcy litigation, corporate reorganization and 4 other areas of law. Michael received a B.S. degree from Syracuse University in 1987, and has been licensed for 32 years.
Bankruptcy And Creditors' Rights & More Attorney · Serving New York, NY · 32+ Years Experience
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About Michael Leonard Schein at a Glance
Michael Leonard Schein is a Shareholder based in New York, New York, practicing at Vedder Price. They have 32+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1994. Their practice focuses on business, bankruptcy, health care, and maritime. Admitted to practice in New York U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York U.S. District Court, Eastern District of (1994). Educated at Brooklyn Law School (J.D., 1993) and Syracuse University (B.S., 1987). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of TMA ABI (Member, Asset Sales Committee, Technology Oriented Bankruptcy Subcommittee and Finance and Banking Committee) LES (Founder and Co-Chair, Financial Markets/IP Insolvency and Workout Section) AIRA. Serves clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Michael Leonard Schein
- Michael Leonard Schein is a lawyer practicing bankruptcy and creditors' rights, bankruptcy litigation, corporate reorganization and 4 other areas of law
- Michael received a B.S. degree from Syracuse University in 1987, and has been licensed for 32 years
- Michael practices at Vedder Price in New York, NY
Practice Areas Explained
Michael Leonard Schein's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Michael Leonard Schein handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in New York.
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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Bankruptcy & Debt in New York
A bankruptcy attorney can help you eliminate debt, stop creditor harassment, and protect your home through Chapter 7 or Chapter 13.
Michael Leonard Schein is one of 104,458 bankruptcy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse bankruptcy attorneys in New York →
Health Care Law in New York
Health care attorneys for HIPAA, Medicare, Medicaid, regulatory compliance, and medical licensing matters.
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Maritime & Admiralty Law in New York
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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
Choosing a New York-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in New York Choose Michael Leonard Schein
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 Leonard Schein's practice in the field of business, bankruptcy, health care, and maritime.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Michael Leonard Schein brings 32+ 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 business, bankruptcy, and health care, Michael Leonard Schein 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 Leonard Schein 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 Leonard Schein Handles in New York
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