Atty. Scott A Schechter

Atty. Scott A Schechter

Scott A Schechter is a lawyer practicing director liability, ethics & professional responsibility, directors and officers liability and 3 other areas of law. Scott received a degree from Yeshiva Benjamin Cardozo, and has been licensed for 33 years.

New York New York 33 Years Experience 33 year
Call (917) 920-6646

Profile Summary

About Scott A Schechter at a glance

Scott A Schechter is a Partner based in New York, New York, practicing at Kaufman Borgeest & Ryan LLP. They have 33+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1993. Their practice focuses on insurance. Admitted to practice in New Jersey (1993), New York (1994), and U.S. District Court, Southern, Eastern and Western Districts of New York (1994). Educated at Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law (J.D., 1993) and Yeshiva Benjamin Cardozo Skidmore College (B.S., 1989). Serves clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Scott A Schechter is a lawyer practicing director liability, ethics & professional responsibility, directors and officers liability and 3 other areas of law
  • Scott received a degree from Yeshiva Benjamin Cardozo, and has been licensed for 33 years
  • Scott practices at Kaufman Borgeest & Ryan LLP in New York, NY

Practice Areas Explained

Scott A Schechter's Areas of Practice

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

Insurance Law

Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.

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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 venue, 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 Scott A Schechter

Where is Scott A Schechter's law office located?
Scott A Schechter's law practice is located in New York, New York. The firm is Kaufman Borgeest & Ryan LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Scott A Schechter handle?
Scott A Schechter focuses on insurance. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has Scott A Schechter practiced law?
Scott A Schechter has 33+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1993.
Where did Scott A Schechter go to law school?
Scott A Schechter earned their education at (J.D., 1993); (B.S., 1989).
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Education

J.D.
Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law
- 1993
B.S.
Yeshiva Benjamin Cardozo Skidmore College
- 1989

Bar Admissions

New Jersey
Admitted: 1993
New York
Admitted: 1994
U.S. District Court, Southern, Eastern and Western Districts of New York
Admitted: 1994

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