Atty. Michael Schaper
Michael Schaper is a lawyer practicing litigation, complex civil litigation, antitrust and 1 other area of law. Michael received a B.A. degree from Tufts University in 1998, and has been licensed for 24 years.
Antitrust & More Attorney · Serving New York, NY · 24+ Years Experience
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About Michael Schaper at a Glance
Michael Schaper is an Associate based in New York, New York, practicing at Debevoise & Plimpton LLP. They have 24+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2002. Their practice focuses on ip and litigation. Admitted to practice in New York (2002). Educated at University of Chicago Law School (J.D., 2001) and Tufts University (B.A., 1998). Serves clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Michael Schaper
- Michael Schaper is a lawyer practicing litigation, complex civil litigation, antitrust and 1 other area of law
- Michael received a B.A. degree from Tufts University in 1998, and has been licensed for 24 years
- Michael practices at Debevoise & Plimpton LLP in New York, NY
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Michael Schaper's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Michael Schaper handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in New York.
Intellectual Property in New York
IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.
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Civil Litigation in New York
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
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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 Schaper
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 Schaper's practice in the field of ip and litigation.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Michael Schaper brings 24+ 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 ip and litigation, Michael Schaper 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 Schaper 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 Schaper Handles in New York
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