Samuel Vail Schoonmaker, IV

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Education & Credentials

University Attended:
Cambridge University, England, M.Phil., 1991; Yale College, B.A., 1990
Law School Attended:
Columbia University School of Law, J.D., 1994
Year of First Admission:
1994
Admission:
1994, Connecticut
ISLN:
900092839

Areas of Practice (2)

  • Appellate Practice
  • Family Law

Peer Reviews

4.9/5.0 (20 reviews)
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  • Legal Knowledge

    5.0/5.0

  • Analytical Capability

    5.0/5.0

  • Judgment

    5.0/5.0

  • Communication

    4.8/5.0

  • Legal Experience

    4.9/5.0

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Sole Practitioner on 05/14/12 in Family Law

    Sam Schoonmaker IV is a first class lawyer and first class human being. He is a pleasure to work with and a consummate professional.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 03/30/12 in Family Law

    Sam is a top notch atty specialiting in appellate matters, and he has a very strong grasp of clients day to day issues.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Sole Practitioner on 03/30/12 in Appellate Practice

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Sole Practitioner on 03/30/12 in Family Law

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 03/24/12 in Commercial Litigation

    Sam is a student of the law and makes his knowledge available to the family bar community through a review of family cases.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 03/23/12 in Family Law

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Managing Partner on 03/21/12 in Appellate Practice

    Sam is a talented appellate lawyer who possesses a command of family law, and demonstrates creativity and skill as he represents his clients, often under to most difficult circumstances. I would not hesitate to refer a complex family appellate matter... Read more

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Member on 03/13/12 in Divorce

    Attorney Schoonmaker is a very talented appellate attorney. I have had the pleasure of working with him on cases throughout the years. In addition to his exemplary research and writing skills, he is a tireless worker and a great communicator. His com... Read more

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Other Law Firm Position on 03/13/12 in Family Law

    Sam is a first rate attorney whose knowledge of the law is unsurpassed by his peers. I have known Sam for almost 15 years and throughout that time, Sam has agreed to take pro bono cases from legal Services where I work on a regular and consistent bas... Read more

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Member on 03/13/12 in Family Law

    First class family law and appellate lawyer

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