Atty. Robert Sheldon Schachter

Atty. Robert Sheldon Schachter

Robert Sheldon Schachter is a lawyer practicing securities litigation, antitrust litigation, consumer litigation. Robert received a B.A. degree from Syracuse University in 1968, and has been licensed for 54 years.

New York New York 54 yrs experience 54 year
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About Robert Sheldon Schachter at a glance

Robert Sheldon Schachter is a Member based in New York, New York, practforg at Zwerling, Schachter & Zwerling, LLP. They haand 54+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1972. Admitted to practice in New York (1972), U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York (1973), U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York (1973), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit (1976). Educated at Brooklyn Law School (J.D., 1971) and Syracuse University (B.A., 1968). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Actiand member of American Bar Association (Lecturer, Panels on Class Actions, 1980, 1998) National Association of Securities and Commercial Law Attorneys Second Circuit Federal Bar Council. Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Robert Sheldon Schachter is a lawyer practicing securities litigation, antitrust litigation, consumer litigation
  • Robert received a B.A. degree from Syracuse University in 1968, and has been licensed for 54 years
  • Robert practices at Zwerling, Schachter & Zwerling, LLP in New York, NY

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Practforg law in New York. Legal matters in New York are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantiand 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 substantiand 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 Robert Sheldon Schachter's law office located?
Robert Sheldon Schachter's law practice is located in New York, New York. The firm is Zwerling, Schachter & Zwerling, LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
How long has Robert Sheldon Schachter practiced law?
Robert Sheldon Schachter has 54+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1972.
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Robert Sheldon Schachter earned their education at (J.D., 1971); (B.A., 1968).
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What awards or recognition has Robert Sheldon Schachter receiandd?
Robert Sheldon Schachter's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Brooklyn Law School
- 1971
B.A.
Syracuse University
- 1968

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1972
U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York
Admitted: 1973
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York
Admitted: 1973
U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit
Admitted: 1976
U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Circuit
Admitted: 1978
U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit
Admitted: 1980
U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 1994

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