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Mr. Schmutter concentrates his practice in litigation, with a particular focus on commercial matters, civil rights, and constitutional law. His commercial practice involves a strong emphasis on disputes dealing with real estate and environmental issues. His civil rights and constitutional law practice focuses on First Amendment, Second Amendment, Fifth Amendment, and Fourteenth Amendment matters. A significant portion of his practice involves the representation of clients in appellate litigation. Mr. Schmutter has argued before high courts such as the New York Court of Appeals and the New Hampshire Supreme Court and has briefed before the United States Supreme Court and the New Jersey Supreme Court. Mr. Schmutter practices in federal and state courts, before administrative tribunals and in other proceedings in New Jersey and New York. He also represents clients in alternative dispute resolution proceedings, including arbitrations and mediations. Mr. Schmutter is experienced in contract litigation, franchise litigation, shareholder and partner disputes, creditors’ rights and bankruptcy, commercial landlord-tenant disputes, trademark and copyright litigation, land use litigation, and trust and estate cases. He has represented a broad variety of clients, including real estate developers, manufacturing and industrial companies, international restaurant companies, and other commercial enterprises, including both Fortune 500 companies and small closely held businesses and individuals.

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