Atty. Michelle A. Schaap
Michelle Schaap practices cybersecurity and corporate law. Within corporate law, she primarily practices in construction, franchising and renewable energy – representing a varied client base that ranges from Fortune 500 companies to closely-held businesses.
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Michelle A. Schaap is a business and securities attorney based in Roseland, New Jersey, practicing at Chiesa Shahinian & Giantomasi PC. Educated at Rutgers University–Newark (J.D., 1987). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Privacy and Data Security Law (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026). Serands clients in Roseland, NJ and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Michelle Schaap practices cybersecurity and corporate law
- Within corporate law, she primarily practices in construction, franchising and renewable energy – representing a varied client base that ranges from Fortune 500 companies to closely-held businesses
- Cybersecurity Combining her technology and corporate experience, Michelle has spearheaded and developed CSG’s cybersecurity practice
- She regularly advises clients on cybersecurity preparedness, counsels clients when data security incidents arise and trains companies on best practices for security procedures addressing both their business operations and their customers’ concerns
- Michelle assesses her clients’ risk management practices and security incident preparedness to develop a proactive response and recovery plan enacted to recover from security breaches
- Additionally, Michelle works with clients in contract review, drafting and negotiation in critical areas of privacy and security
- Michelle is a Certified Information Privacy Professional, awarded from the International Association of Privacy Professionals, with a concentration on U.S. private-sector law (CIPP/US) and is Co-Chair of the IAPP New Jersey KnowledgeNet Chapter
- Ms. Schaap is an adjunct professor at Fordham University, teaching Privacy & Cybersecurity
- Construction Within the construction industry, Michelle negotiates complex agreements – including construction management, architect and design-build agreements
- Her extensive experience includes multimillion-dollar biotech research facilities, design-build agreements for amusement rides, and working with various clients to develop form agreements for planned expansion
- Complementary to Michelle’s construction work is her experience negotiating solar facility agreements – including power purchase agreements and engineering, procurement and construction agreements
- Technology Michelle works closely with both technology developers and companies seeking to acquire technologies – whether by custom development, license, subscription or otherwise
- Michelle’s experience overseeing these transactions enhances efficiency and ensures that the agreement appropriately protects her clients
- She educates her clients on potential risks and liabilities and provides best practices to help manage and mitigate such exposure. *Results may vary depending on your particular facts and legal circumstances
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Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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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 Roseland 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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