Atty. Stephen H Schechner
Stephen H Schechner is a lawyer practicing civil, defense of professional liability claims, civil rights and 4 other areas of law. Stephen received a B.A. degree from University of Bridgeport in 1967, and has been licensed for 56 years.
Civil & More Attorney · Serving Springfield, NJ · 56+ Years Experience
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About Stephen H Schechner at a Glance
Stephen H Schechner is a Managing Partner based in Springfield, New Jersey, practicing at Schechner Marcus LLP. They have 56+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1970. Their practice focuses on ip, civil rights, consumer, and health care. Admitted to practice in New Jersey U.S. Court of Appeals, Third Circuit (1970). Educated at New York University (LL.M. Suffolk, 1976) and University of Bridgeport (B.A., 1967). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Union County (Member, Judicial and Prosecutorial Selections Committee, 1991-1995), New Jersey State (Member: District XIII Fee Arbitration Committee, 2006-2010 District XII Ethics Committee, 1997-2001) and American Bar Associations Richard J and President, 2005-2007 Master, 1994-2005) American Board Of Trial Advocates (Advocate, 2005—, Hughes Inn of Court. Serves clients in Springfield, NJ and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Stephen H Schechner
- Stephen H Schechner is a lawyer practicing civil, defense of professional liability claims, civil rights and 4 other areas of law
- Stephen received a B.A. degree from University of Bridgeport in 1967, and has been licensed for 56 years
- Stephen practices at Schechner Marcus LLP in Springfield, NJ
Practice Areas Explained
Stephen H Schechner's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Stephen H Schechner handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Springfield.
Intellectual Property in Springfield
IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.
Stephen H Schechner is one of 105,285 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in New Jersey →
Civil Rights in Springfield
Civil rights attorneys for discrimination, police misconduct, constitutional rights, and civil liberties cases.
Stephen H Schechner is one of 69,634 civil rights attorneys indexed nationally. Browse civil rights attorneys in New Jersey →
Consumer Protection in Springfield
Consumer protection attorneys for fraud, lemon law, debt harassment, and deceptive trade practices.
Stephen H Schechner is one of 50,226 consumer attorneys indexed nationally. Browse consumer attorneys in New Jersey →
Health Care Law in Springfield
Health care attorneys for HIPAA, Medicare, Medicaid, regulatory compliance, and medical licensing matters.
Stephen H Schechner is one of 66,157 health care attorneys indexed nationally. Browse health care attorneys in New Jersey →
Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Springfield
Practicing law in New Jersey. Legal matters in New Jersey are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Springfield are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate New Jersey state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in New Jersey 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 Jersey courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Springfield Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Springfield-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Springfield Choose Stephen H Schechner
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Stephen H Schechner's practice in the field of ip, civil rights, consumer, and health care.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Stephen H Schechner brings 56+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering ip, civil rights, and consumer, Stephen H Schechner can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Springfield
A Springfield-based practice means Stephen H Schechner attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
Case Types
Common Legal Issues Stephen H Schechner Handles in Springfield
Below is a representative sample of the types of matters Stephen H Schechner has experience with under New Jersey law. If your situation involves one of these case categories, this attorney may be well positioned to help you understand your options.
This list is illustrative, not exhaustive. Contact Stephen H Schechner directly to discuss the specifics of your situation.
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