Atty. Steven W. Schuster

Atty. Steven W. Schuster

Steven W. Schuster has been engaged in the practice of corporate and securities law for over 30 years and are Co-Chair of the firm's corporate and securities department and Vice-Chair of the firm's China practice.

New York New York 45 yrs experience 45 year
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About Steven W. Schuster at a glance

Steven W. Schuster is a Partner based in New York, New York, practicing at McLaughlin & Stern, LLP. They have 45+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1981. Their practice focuses on business and securities. Admitted to practice in New York (1981) and District of Columbia (1981). Educated at New York University School of Law (J.D., 1980) and Harvard University (B.A., 1976). Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Steven W. Schuster has been engaged in the practice of corporate and securities law for over 30 years and are Co-Chair of the firm's corporate and securities department and Vice-Chair of the firm's China practice
  • Mr. Schuster received his B.A. from Harvard University in 1976 and his J.D. from New York University in 1980
  • Mr. Schuster has extensive experience in a wide range of corporate transactions, including public offerings and private placements on behalf of issuers and underwriters, mergers and acquisitions, commercial transactions and compliance with the securities laws
  • He has also represented companies and individuals in the acquisition and formation of broker-dealers and hedge funds
  • His client base encompasses various industries, including technology, the Internet, energy healthcare and life sciences, software development and services, securities brokerage and investment banking, insurance, manufacturing, consumer products and restaurants
  • Mr. Schuster has served as a Director of Tower Group, Inc., a multi-billion dollar insurance company listed on NASDAQ since 1996, where is also serves as Chairman of the Corporate Governance Committee and is a member of the Compensation Committee and Investment Committee
  • Memberships -Association of the Bar of the City of New York

Practice Areas Explained

Steven W. Schuster's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Steven W. Schuster 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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Securities Law

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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 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

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Where is Steven W. Schuster's law office located?
Steven W. Schuster's law practice is located in New York, New York. The firm is McLaughlin & Stern, LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Steven W. Schuster handle?
Steven W. Schuster focuses on business, securities. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has Steven W. Schuster practiced law?
Steven W. Schuster has 45+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1981.
Where did Steven W. Schuster go to law school?
Steven W. Schuster earned their education at (J.D., 1980); (B.A., 1976).
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Education

J.D.
New York University School of Law
- 1980
B.A.
Harvard University
- 1976

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1981
District of Columbia
Admitted: 1981

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