Attorneys

RICHARD M. SCHLAIFER

Of Counsel

General Business Representation

Estate & Trust Planning, Administration & Litigation

Bankruptcy Law

Commercial Litigation

Family Law

Corporate, Real Estate & Tax

rschlaifer@earpcohn.com

856-354-7700

856-354-0766 Fax

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RICHARD M. SCHLAIFER has over 24 years of experience in diverse areas of practice with an emphasis on general business representation, real estate, estate planning, estate litigation, commercial litigation, bankruptcy and family law. He has both major firm experience and smaller firm experience which has enabled him to represent both large corporate clients as well as smaller business clientele in a wide variety of matters.

Rick's representation of individuals and small businesses is bolstered by an LL.M. in Taxation.

He prides himself in being able to represent business clients on both the litigation and transactional sides. He is well equipped to represent his clients transactionally and in the courtroom when necessary.

Having previously served as counsel to a Chapter 7 bankruptcy trustee, Rick has substantial expertise in commercial bankruptcy law. He has been involved in many complex business-related bankruptcy matters on both the debtor and creditor side.

In Rick's family law practice, he takes a holistic view by applying his knowledge of other areas, including estates and trusts as well as bankruptcy law. His commercial background enables him to properly address the division of major assets.

Education:

J.D., 1981, American University Law School. Member of the Law Review
Law Clerk to Montgomery County, MD Circuit Court Judge
LL.M. in Taxation 1986, Temple University Law School (Master's Degree in Taxation)

Bar Admissions:

Admitted to practice in the state and federal bars of New Jersey and Pennsylvania as well as the U.S. Tax Court, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit and the U.S. Supreme Court.

Professional Activities:

Member of the Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Burlington and Camden County Bar Associations. Served as a Barrister with the Bankruptcy Inn of Court and Matrimonial Inn of Court.