Atty. Seth Abram Schaeffer

Atty. Seth Abram Schaeffer

Seth Abram Schaeffer is a lawyer practicing commercial, commercial litigation, antitrust & trade regulation and 1 other area of law. Seth received a B.A. degree from Colgate University in 1998, and has been licensed for 21 years.

Richmond Richmond 21 yrs experience 21 year
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Profile Summary

About Seth Abram Schaeffer at a glance

Seth Abram Schaeffer is an Associate based in Richmond, Virginia, practicing at McGuireWoods LLP. They have 21+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2005. Their practice focuses on business, litigation, and consumer. Admitted to practice in New York (2005), U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York (2005), Virginia (2007), and U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Virginia (2008). Educated at Fordham University School of Law (J.D., 2004) and Colgate University (B.A., 1998). Serands clients in Richmond, VA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Seth Abram Schaeffer is a lawyer practicing commercial, commercial litigation, antitrust & trade regulation and 1 other area of law
  • Seth received a B.A. degree from Colgate University in 1998, and has been licensed for 21 years
  • Seth practices at McGuireWoods LLP in Richmond, VA

Practice Areas Explained

Seth Abram Schaeffer's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Seth Abram 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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Civil Litigation

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Consumer Protection

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Virginia

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Seth Abram Schaeffer

Where is Seth Abram Schaeffer's law office located?
Seth Abram Schaeffer's law practice is located in Richmond, Virginia. The firm is McGuireWoods LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Seth Abram Schaeffer handle?
Seth Abram Schaeffer focuses on business, litigation, consumer. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Virginia.
How long has Seth Abram Schaeffer practiced law?
Seth Abram Schaeffer has 21+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2005.
Where did Seth Abram Schaeffer go to law school?
Seth Abram Schaeffer earned their education at (J.D., 2004); (B.A., 1998).
How can I contact Seth Abram Schaeffer for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Fordham University School of Law
- 2004
B.A.
Colgate University
- 1998

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 2005
U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York
Admitted: 2005
Virginia
Admitted: 2007
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Virginia
Admitted: 2008
U.S. District Court, Western District of Virginia
Admitted: 2008
U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit
Admitted: 2011

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