Daniel L Schmutter

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Education & Credentials

University Attended:
Wharton Business School, University of Pennsylvania, B.S., 1986
Law School Attended:
University of Virginia, J.D., 1991
Year of First Admission:
1991
Admission:
1991, New Jersey; 1991, U.S. District Court, District of New Jersey; 1992, New York; 1992, U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York; 1992, U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York; 1995, U.S. District Court, Northern District of New York; 1996, U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Circuit; 1999, U.S. Court of Appeals, Third Circuit; 2003, U.S. Supreme Court; 2004, U.S. District Court, Western District of New York
ISLN:
901263696

Areas of Practice (10)

  • Alternative Dispute Resolution
  • Banking
  • Business Financing & Creditors' Rights
  • Bankruptcy & Financial Restructuring
  • Condemnation & Eminent Domain
  • Environmental
  • Litigation
  • Real Estate
  • Contracts & Agreements
  • Employment & Labor

Peer Reviews

4.7/5.0 (27 reviews)
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  • Legal Knowledge

    4.8/5.0
  • Analytical Capability

    4.7/5.0
  • Judgment

    4.7/5.0
  • Communication

    4.6/5.0
  • Legal Experience

    4.6/5.0
  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Member on 08/09/14 in Civil Litigation

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 10/26/12 in Civil Litigation

    A vigorous, ethical advocate for his clients and a likeable gentleman. If every attorney had Mr. Schmutter's intellect, drive and professionalism, the bar would be dramatically improved.

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 10/22/12 in Litigation

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 10/18/12 in Litigation

    I worked with Dan for about 7 years at Farer Fersko. I am a pretty tough critic and Dan is one of the smartest lawyers I have encountered in my 18 years practicing law. He is very knowledgeable and well practiced on a wide array of legal issues. H... Read more

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 06/24/09 in Commercial Litigation

  • 4.8/5.0 Rated by a Member on 08/18/14 in Litigation

  • 4.8/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 08/11/14 in Litigation

    Dan is an excellent lawyer and is dedicated to the profession. He is a staunch advocate of protecting constitutional rights and volunteers his time to advancing those rights.

  • 4.8/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 08/09/14 in Litigation

    I have known him for more than 15 years and recommend him highly.

  • 4.6/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 08/09/14 in Commercial Litigation

    Excellent overall

  • 4.6/5.0 Rated by a Member on 08/09/14 in Environmental Cost Recovery

    I worked with Dan as local counsel on a complex environmental case in which we defended a former operator against CERCLA claims. Dan did a terrific job putting together papers in opposition to a dispositive motion and making the argument concerning i... Read more

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