Atty. Philip H Schaeffer

Atty. Philip H Schaeffer

Mr. Philip H Schaeffer is a lawyer practicing private clients, intellectual property, commercial litigation.

New York New York 66 yrs experience 66 year
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About Philip H Schaeffer at a glance

Philip H Schaeffer is a Partner based in New York, New York, practicing at White Case Llp. They have 66+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1960. Their practice focuses on business, ip, and litigation. Admitted to practice in New York (1960), District of Columbia (1981), and Connecticut U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York U.S. District Court, Eastern District (1983). Educated at Harvard Law School (LL.B., 1959) and University of Wisconsin-Madison (B.S., 1956). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of The Association of the Bar of the City of New York New Haven, Connecticut, New York State and American Bar Associations The District of Columbia Bar New York County Lawyers Association Federal Bar Council. Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Mr. Philip H Schaeffer is a lawyer practicing private clients, intellectual property, commercial litigation
  • Philip received a B.S. degree from University of Wisconsin-Madison in 1956, and has been licensed for 66 years
  • Philip practices at White & Case LLP in New York, NY

Practice Areas Explained

Philip H Schaeffer's Areas of Practice

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

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Intellectual Property

IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.

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Civil Litigation

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Jurisdictional Context

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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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Where is Philip H Schaeffer's law office located?
Philip H Schaeffer's law practice is located in New York, New York. The firm is White Case Llp. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Philip H Schaeffer handle?
Philip H Schaeffer focuses on business, ip, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has Philip H Schaeffer practiced law?
Philip H Schaeffer has 66+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1960.
Where did Philip H Schaeffer go to law school?
Philip H Schaeffer earned their education at (LL.B., 1959); (B.S., 1956).
How can I contact Philip H Schaeffer for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Philip H Schaeffer received?
Philip H Schaeffer's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

LL.B.
Harvard Law School
- 1959
B.S.
University of Wisconsin-Madison
- 1956

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1960
District of Columbia
Admitted: 1981
Connecticut U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York U.S. District Court, Eastern District
Admitted: 1983

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