Elliott J. Schuchardt
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Elliott J. Schuchardt
Biography
Elliott Schuchardt has more than 20 years of experience providing legal services to a variety of clients. He currently practices in the areas of civil litigation, bankruptcy, divorce, custody, and corporate law.
Mr. Schuchardt received his law degree from Columbia Law School in 1993 and his BA degree from Cornell University in 1989. He also spent a year studying at Oxford University in Oxford, England, as a visiting student. Before moving to Knoxville, Tennessee, Mr. Schuchardt practiced law with several large law firms in New York, Philadelphia, and Washington, DC.
Mr. Schuchardt is admitted to practice in the states of Tennessee and Pennsylvania.
Practice Areas
Bankruptcy
Chapter 11 Bankruptcy, Chapter 13 Bankruptcy, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, Debt Relief
Family Law
Adoption, Child Custody, Child Support, Father's Rights, Guardianship & Conservatorship, Paternity, Prenups & Marital Agreements, Restraining Orders, Same Sex Family Law
Civil Rights
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Discrimination, Employment, Fair Housing, Police Misconduct, Privacy Law
Personal Injury
Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death
Probate
Probate Administration, Probate Litigation, Will Contests
Fees
- Free Consultation
- Credit Cards Accepted
- Contingent Fees - The Schuchardt Law Firm accepts contingent fees for certain types of litigation. Typically, these cases tend to be for automobile accidents or personal injury. We will occasionally handle a business dispute for a contingent fee.
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
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Professional Experience
Corporate Assocate Dechert
Year: 1996 - 2000
Description: Corporate associate. Responsible for drafting documents for large corporate transactions.
Attorney Schuchardt Law Firm
Year: 2003 - Current
Description: Owner and Attorney at the Schuchardt Law Firm.
Bankruptcy Associate Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison
Year: 1993 - 1996
Description: Bankruptcy associate. Responsible for drafting pleadings for large corporate bankruptcy cases, pending in the United States federal courts for the Southern and Eastern Districts of New York.
Attorney Rothman Gordon
Year: 2000 - 2003
Description: Corporate associate. Responsible for drafting documents for corporate transactions.
Professional Associations
State Bar of Tennessee  # 027016 Member (Current)
Publications
"Walking a Thin Line: Distinguishing Between Research & Medical Practice During Operation Desert Storm" Columbia Journal of Law & Social Problems (October, 1992)
Awards
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Recognition
Sweet Briar College 2015.0
Note: Recognized by Sweet Briar College as playing a material role in keeping the college open.
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Recognition
British House of Lords 2017.0
Note: Invited by the staff of a member of the British House of Lords to speak at a forum on government surveillance.
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Managing Editor
Columbia Law School 1992.0
Note: Managing Editor of the Columbia Journal of Law & Social Problems.
Education
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Columbia Law School J.D. (1993) | Law
Year: 1990 - 1993
Honors: Harlan Fiske Stone Scholar Activities: Managing Editor, Columbia Journal of Law & Social Problems Member of "Law Revue" annual entertainment show.
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Cornell University B.A. (1989) | Government
Year: 1985 - 1989
Honors: Dean's List, Degree awarded with Distinction. Activities: Parliamentary Debate. Glee Club.
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University of Oxford Politics, Philosophy & Economics
Year: 1987 - 1988
Honors: Activities: Oxford Union Society
Websites
https://www.schuchardtlaw.com/
Schuchardt Law Firm
Schuchardt Law Firm
6223 Highland Place Way, Suite 201, Knoxville, TN 37919
Monday: 9 AM - 5 PM
Tuesday: 9 AM - 5 PM
Wednesday: 9 AM - 5 PM
Thursday: 9 AM - 5 PM
Friday: 9 AM - 5 PM
Saturday: 9 AM - 1 PM
Sunday: Closed
(703) 232-1044