Atty. Seth Bernard Schafler

Atty. Seth Bernard Schafler

Seth Bernard Schafler is a lawyer practicing insurance, litigation, appeals. Seth received a B.A. degree from University of Chicago in 1978, and has been licensed for 44 years.

New York New York 44 yrs experience 44 year
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Profile Summary

About Seth Bernard Schafler at a glance

Seth Bernard Schafler is a Member based in New York, New York, practicing at Proskauer Rose Llp. They have 44+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1982. Their practice focuses on litigation, insurance, and appellate. Admitted to practice in Missouri (1982), New York (1984), U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York (1985), and U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York (1985). Educated at Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law (J.D., 1981) and University of Chicago (B.A., 1978). Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Seth Bernard Schafler is a lawyer practicing insurance, litigation, appeals
  • Seth received a B.A. degree from University of Chicago in 1978, and has been licensed for 44 years
  • Seth practices at Proskauer Rose LLP in New York, NY

Practice Areas Explained

Seth Bernard Schafler's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Seth Bernard Schafler handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

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Insurance Law

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

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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 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 Seth Bernard Schafler

Where is Seth Bernard Schafler's law office located?
Seth Bernard Schafler's law practice is located in New York, New York. The firm is Proskauer Rose Llp. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Seth Bernard Schafler handle?
Seth Bernard Schafler focuses on litigation, insurance, appellate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has Seth Bernard Schafler practiced law?
Seth Bernard Schafler has 44+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1982.
Where did Seth Bernard Schafler go to law school?
Seth Bernard Schafler earned their education at (J.D., 1981); (B.A., 1978).
How can I contact Seth Bernard Schafler for a consultation?
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Practice Areas

Education

J.D.
Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law
- 1981
B.A.
University of Chicago
- 1978

Bar Admissions

Missouri
Admitted: 1982
New York
Admitted: 1984
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York
Admitted: 1985
U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York
Admitted: 1985
U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Circuit
Admitted: 2003

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