Atty. Samuel Vail Schoonmaker IV

Atty. Samuel Vail Schoonmaker IV

Samuel Vail Schoonmaker IV is a lawyer practicing appellate practice, family law. Samuel received a M.Phil. degree from Cambridge University, England in 1991, and has been licensed for 32 years.

Stamford Stamford 32 yrs experience 32 year
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About Samuel Vail Schoonmaker IV at a glance

Samuel Vail Schoonmaker IV is a Member based in Stamford, Connecticut, practicing at Schoonmaker Legal Group, LLC. They have 32+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1994. Their practice focuses on family law and appellate. Admitted to practice in Connecticut (1994). Educated at Columbia University School of Law (J.D., 1994) and Cambridge University, England (M.Phil. Yale, 1991). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Hartford, Fairfield County, Connecticut (Appellate Advocacy Committee Family Law Section) and American (Co-Chair, Continuing Legal Education Committee, 2004 Financial Officer, 2000-2002 Recipient, Chair's Award, 2002, Family Law Section) Bar Associations. Serands clients in Stamford, CT and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Samuel Vail Schoonmaker IV is a lawyer practicing appellate practice, family law
  • Samuel received a M.Phil. degree from Cambridge University, England in 1991, and has been licensed for 32 years
  • Samuel practices at Schoonmaker Legal Group, LLC in Stamford, CT

Practice Areas Explained

Samuel Vail Schoonmaker IV's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Samuel Vail Schoonmaker IV handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Family Law

Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.

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Appellate Practice

Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Connecticut

Practicing law in Connecticut. Legal matters in Connecticut are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Stamford are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Connecticut state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Connecticut 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 Connecticut courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Where is Samuel Vail Schoonmaker IV's law office located?
Samuel Vail Schoonmaker IV's law practice is located in Stamford, Connecticut. The firm is Schoonmaker Legal Group, LLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Samuel Vail Schoonmaker IV handle?
Samuel Vail Schoonmaker IV focuses on family law, appellate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Connecticut.
How long has Samuel Vail Schoonmaker IV practiced law?
Samuel Vail Schoonmaker IV has 32+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1994.
Where did Samuel Vail Schoonmaker IV go to law school?
Samuel Vail Schoonmaker IV earned their education at (J.D., 1994); (M.Phil. Yale, 1991).
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What awards or recognition has Samuel Vail Schoonmaker IV received?
Samuel Vail Schoonmaker IV's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Columbia University School of Law
- 1994
M.Phil. Yale
Cambridge University, England
- 1991

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Connecticut
Admitted: 1994

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