Atty. Michael Scott Fox
Michael Scott Fox is a lawyer practicing collections, corporate law, bankruptcy & financial restructuring. Michael received a B.S. degree from State University of New York at Albany in 1978, and has been licensed for 43 years.
Bankruptcy & Financial Restructuring & More Attorney · Serving New York, NY · 43+ Years Experience
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About Michael Scott Fox at a Glance
Michael Scott Fox is an Of Counsel based in New York, New York, practicing at Olshan Frome Wolosky Llp. They have 43+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1983. Their practice focuses on business, bankruptcy, and creditor rights. Admitted to practice in New York (1983), U.S. District Court (1983), U.S. District Court, Southern, Eastern and Western Districts of New York (1983), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Circuit (1983). Educated at Washington College of Law of American University (J.D., 1982) and State University of New York at Albany (B.S., 1978). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serves clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Michael Scott Fox
- Michael Scott Fox is a lawyer practicing collections, corporate law, bankruptcy & financial restructuring
- Michael received a B.S. degree from State University of New York at Albany in 1978, and has been licensed for 43 years
- Michael practices at Olshan Frome Wolosky LLP in New York, NY
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Michael Scott Fox's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Michael Scott Fox 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 Scott Fox is one of 104,458 bankruptcy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse bankruptcy attorneys in New York →
Creditor Rights & Collections in New York
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Jurisdictional Context
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 Scott Fox
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 Scott Fox's practice in the field of business, bankruptcy, and creditor rights.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Michael Scott Fox brings 43+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in New York, U.S. District Court, and U.S. District Court, Southern, Eastern and Western Districts of New York, Michael Scott Fox can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering business, bankruptcy, and creditor rights, Michael Scott Fox 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 Scott Fox 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 Scott Fox Handles in New York
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