Robert Matthew Schechter, Esq. Email & Phone Number

Fast pace forward thinking practice with significant courtroom experience handling both complex criminal and civil matters on the state and federal level. Conduct depositions; negotiate settlements; as well as draft briefs, petitions, motions, and letters. Work closely with clients at all stages from first contact to disposition. Handle a wide variety of cases some of which involve Second Amendment Rights, White Collar Criminal Defense, Corporate Dissolution, Election Law, Child Custody, Trust and Estate Matters, Guardianship, Landlord Tenant Disputes, DWI, and Traffic Infractions. This variety of cases allows me to work with people and businesses in whatever area of the law they have problems in. Have been interviewed in print and online newspapers as well as have spoke at various forums and on the radio.

Set up a limited liability company that focuses on making documentaries and independent films; handle ongoing concerns making sure the company is in compliance with state, local, and federal laws. Advise company on legal rights regarding filming and taking photographs in public.

New York, New York , Us

Counsel low income individuals throughout New York City on a variety of civil matters such as immigration and naturalization, family law, estate planning, protective orders, as well as tenant and housing issues

Organized marketing materials, assisted in planning events, contacted vendors.

Organized events, compiled data, communicated with constituents and voters.

Washington, Dc, Us

Drafted briefs, assisted in trial preparation, and performed legal research.

Prepared testimony, drafted policy papers, and created social media campaigns.

Drafted wills and other end of life documents, interviewed and counseled low income clients; counseled clients on tax issues and negotiated with the IRS and NYS Department of Taxation and Finance.

Observed family law trials and provided research on new areas of the law for the Judge.

Researched and drafted memoranda regarding oil spills, foreign investment regulation, IP and trademark law; investigated the factual accuracy of due diligence summaries for a merger and acquisition.

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

High School

B.A, Criminal Justice; Triple Minor: Economics, Environmental Science, Political Science