Atty. Neil S. Schecht
Neil S. Schecht graduated from Drake University in 1974 receiving a combined Bachelor of Arts Degree in Economics and Business Administration.
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Neil S. Schecht is a Member based in Tampa, Florida, practicing at Neil S. Schecht, P.A.. They have 47+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1979. Their practice focuses on business, real estate, commercial re, zoning, and m&a. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1979), U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois (1979), Florida (1983), and U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida (1989). Educated at Drake University (J.D., 1978) and Drake University (B.A. DePaul, 1974). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Hillsborough County and Illinois State Bar Associations The Florida Bar. Serands clients in Tampa, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Neil S. Schecht graduated from Drake University in 1974 receiving a combined Bachelor of Arts Degree in Economics and Business Administration
- In 1975, he was awarded a Master of Science Degree in Management and Public Administration from DePaul University in Chicago, Illinois
- After graduating from Drake University Law School in December of 1978, he worked with the Chicago law firm of Jann, Carroll, Sain & Dolin, concentrating in commercial and civil litigation, corporate, banking, real estate, and municipal law
- Mr. Schecht is a member of the Illinois and Florida Bar, Hillsborough County Bar Association, and Florida Bar Association, licensed to practice in all state courts in Florida and Illinois, the United States Supreme Court, U.S
- Tax Court, the United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida, and the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois
- Neil S. Schecht is a Title Insurance Agent for Old Republic and First American, and enjoys an AV Preeminent® 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rating from Martindale Hubbell
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Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Neil S. Schecht handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Neil S. Schecht is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Florida →
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
Neil S. Schecht is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Florida →
Neil S. Schecht is one of 16,000 commercial re attorneys indexed nationally. Browse commercial re attorneys in Florida →
Neil S. Schecht is one of 40,226 zoning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse zoning attorneys in Florida →
Neil S. Schecht is one of 49,731 m&a attorneys indexed nationally. Browse m&a attorneys in Florida →
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Why local counsel matters in Florida
Practicing law in Florida. Legal matters in Florida are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Tampa are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Florida state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Florida 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 Florida courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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