Atty. Paul Schachter

Atty. Paul Schachter

Paul Schachter is a lawyer practicing union labor law, employment discrimination, wrongful termination and 3 other areas of law. Paul has been licensed for 51 years.

New York New York 51 yrs experience 51 year
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Profile Summary

About Paul Schachter at a glance

Paul Schachter is a wrongful termination, discrimination, employment, and litigation attorney based in New York, New York. They have 51+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1975. Admitted to practice in New York (1975), Puerto Rico (1976), New Jersey (1981), and U.S. Supreme Court (1981). Educated at Rutgers University Law School (J.D., 1974). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Paul Schachter is a lawyer practicing union labor law, employment discrimination, wrongful termination and 3 other areas of law
  • Paul has been licensed for 51 years
  • Paul practices in New York, NY

Practice Areas Explained

Paul Schachter's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Paul Schachter handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Wrongful Termination

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Workplace Discrimination

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Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

Paul Schachter is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in New York →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

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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 andnue, 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.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Paul Schachter

Where is Paul Schachter's law office located?
Paul Schachter's law practice is located in New York, New York. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Paul Schachter handle?
Paul Schachter focuses on wrongful termination, discrimination, employment, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has Paul Schachter practiced law?
Paul Schachter has 51+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1975.
Where did Paul Schachter go to law school?
Paul Schachter earned their education at (J.D., 1974).
How can I contact Paul Schachter for a consultation?
You can contact Paul Schachter directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Paul Schachter received?
Paul Schachter's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Rutgers University Law School
- 1974

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1975
Puerto Rico
Admitted: 1976
New Jersey
Admitted: 1981
U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 1981

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