Atty. Robert C. Schwenkel

Atty. Robert C. Schwenkel

Robert C. Schwenkel is a lawyer practicing corporate, financial services, private acquisitions and private equity and 3 other areas of law.

New York New York 43 yrs experience 43 year
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About Robert C. Schwenkel at a glance

Robert C. Schwenkel is a Partner, Corporate based in New York, New York, practicing at Fried Frank Harris Shriver And Jacobson Llp. They have 43+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1983. Their practice focuses on business, m&a, and energy. Admitted to practice in New York (1983). Educated at Buffalo State College (M.S. University, 1976) and University of Buffalo Law School J.D. magna cum laude University of Buffalo Law School J.D. 1982 Articles editor University of Buffalo Law School J.D. Law Review (—). Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Robert C. Schwenkel is a lawyer practicing corporate, financial services, private acquisitions and private equity and 3 other areas of law
  • Robert received a M.S. degree from Buffalo State College in 1976, and has been licensed for 43 years
  • Robert practices at Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson LLP in New York, NY

Practice Areas Explained

Robert C. Schwenkel's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Robert C. Schwenkel 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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Mergers & Acquisitions

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Energy & Utilities Law

Energy attorneys for oil & gas, renewables, utility regulation, and energy sector transactions.

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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 Robert C. Schwenkel

Where is Robert C. Schwenkel's law office located?
Robert C. Schwenkel's law practice is located in New York, New York. The firm is Fried Frank Harris Shriver And Jacobson Llp. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Robert C. Schwenkel handle?
Robert C. Schwenkel focuses on business, m&a, energy. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has Robert C. Schwenkel practiced law?
Robert C. Schwenkel has 43+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1983.
Where did Robert C. Schwenkel go to law school?
Robert C. Schwenkel earned their education at (M.S. University, 1976); (—).
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Education

M.S. University
Buffalo State College
- 1976
University of Buffalo Law School J.D. magna cum laude University of Buffalo Law School J.D. 1982 Articles editor University of Buffalo Law School J.D. Law Review
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1983

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