Robert T. Schofield, Appellate Attorney in Albany, New York
Over 29 years of legal practice · focused on Appellate, Education, and Employment · 4.4/5 rating from 2 verified client reviews
Co-Managing Partner; Executive CommitteatWhiteman Osterman & Hanna LLP
Albany, NY
Practicing appellate in Albany since 1997.
- 29+
- Years practicing
- 4.4 ★
- 2 client reviews
- 4
- Bar admissions
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Robert T. Schofield is a co-managing partner; executive committe based in Albany, NY. The practice focuses on Appellate, Education, and Employment. Robert has over 29 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Whiteman Osterman & Hanna LLP. Rated 4.4 out of 5 from 2 client reviews.
- Based in
- Albany, NY
- Experience
- over 29 years
- Known for
- Appellate · Education · Employment
- Handles Appellate, Education, and Employment matters from Albany, NY.
- Over 29 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
- Recognized with BV Distinguished.
About Robert T. Schofield: Robert T. Schofield is a co-managing partner; executive committe based in Albany, NY. The practice focuses on Appellate, Education, and Employment. Robert has over 29 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Whiteman Osterman & Hanna LLP. Rated 4.4 out of 5 from 2 client reviews.
Areas of practice
Legal matters Robert takes on
Robert concentrates on appellate, education, employment, and general. Each area below outlines the kind of case Robert handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Appellate
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Employment
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Appellate cases in Albany, New York
Robert takes appellate matters in Albany, New York. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Robert agrees to represent you.
Education cases in Albany, New York
Robert takes education matters in Albany, New York. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Robert agrees to represent you.
Employment cases in Albany, New York
Robert takes employment matters in Albany, New York. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Robert agrees to represent you.
General cases in Albany, New York
Robert takes general matters in Albany, New York. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Robert agrees to represent you.
Biography
Meet Robert T. Schofield — appellate lawyer in Albany
Robert T. Schofield is a co-managing partner; executive committe based in Albany, NY. The practice focuses on Appellate, Education, and Employment. Robert has over 29 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Whiteman Osterman & Hanna LLP. Rated 4.4 out of 5 from 2 client reviews.
Robert Schofield is a partner in Whiteman Osterman & Hanna’s Labor and Employment Law, Education, and Litigation, Arbitration and Mediation Practice Groups. His areas of expertise include public and private sector labor and employment issues, education law, and general litigation, as well as State Court practice. Mr. Schofield has been with Whiteman Osterman & Hanna LLP since 2000 and currently serves as the Firm's Managing Partner.
Background/Education
Prior to joining the Firm, Mr. Schofield was the law clerk to the Hon. Justices Bernard J. Malone, Jr. and Joseph Harris of the New York Supreme Court, and previously served as an Appellate Court Attorney for the New York Supreme Court, Appellate Division, Third Department. Mr. Schofield graduated, magna cum laude, from Syracuse University College of Law, where he was an editor of the Syracuse Law Review. He holds a Master of Public Administration degree from Syracuse University’s Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs, as well as a Bachelor of Arts degree from Plattsburgh State University. He is admitted to practice in New York and in the United States District Courts for the Northern and Southern Districts of New York, the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit, and the United States Supreme Court. He is a member of the Appellate Division, 3rd Department’s Committee on Character and Fitness, which governs the admission of attorneys. He is listed in the upstate editions of Best Lawyers in America and New York Super Lawyers. He is the Best Lawyers in America 2021 Lawyer of the Year in the practice area of Employment Law - Management, in Albany.
Representative Accomplishments
•Negotiation and administration of public and private sector collective bargaining agreements.
•Representation of public, private, and corporate clients in labor, employment, and commercial lawsuits and arbitrations.
•Advise clients regarding daily employment decisions such as hiring, discipline, and termination of employees; draft employment contracts, personnel policy manuals and other employment related documents; and work with employers to ensure compliance with federal and State statutes such as the Americans with Disabilities Act, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, the Family and Medical Leave Act, the Fair Labor Standards Act, and others.
•Representation of municipalities on a full range of labor and employment matters.
•Representation of employers on all manner of employment law and disciplinary matters.
•Representation of public libraries and library systems in full range of legal issues, including funding litigation, construction projects, employment matters, governance issues, and creation of new library districts.
•Representation of multiple FORTUNE 500 companies in discrimination cases and commercial disputes.
•Representation of a FORTUNE 100 manufacturing company in a nuisance action against a neighboring industry.
•Representation of a medical manufacturing company in a lengthy commercial lawsuit to preserve the business’s right to the benefit of long-standing real property covenants from adjoining landowners.
Working with Robert on a appellate matter
Robert Schofield is a partner in Whiteman Osterman & Hanna’s Labor and Employment Law, Education, and Litigation, Arbitration and Mediation Practice Groups. His areas of expertise include public and private sector labor and employment issues, education law, and general litigation, as well as State Court practice. Mr. Schofield has been with Whiteman Osterman & Hanna LLP since 2000 and currently…
Who Robert represents
Robert reviews new inquiries case-by-case for appellate, education, and employment matters in Albany and the surrounding New York area.
Credentials
Education, bar admissions, and languages
Syracuse University
J.D. · 1996
State University of New York at Plattsburgh
B.A. Syracuse · 1993
Jurisdictions
Robert's state bar admissions
U.S. District Court,
2007 · ACTIVE
U.S. Court of Appeal
2004 · ACTIVE
U.S. District Court,
2000 · ACTIVE
New York
1997 · ACTIVE
Robert studied at J.D. in Syracuse University and B.A. Syracuse in State University of New York at Plattsburgh.
Law school and academic background
Robert completed J.D. in Syracuse University and B.A. Syracuse in State University of New York at Plattsburgh. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Robert runs in New York is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Recognition
Recognition and thought leadership
Robert has received 1 formal recognition from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.
BV Distinguished
Legal awards and honors
BV Distinguished.
Affiliations
Robert's professional memberships and bar associations
Affiliations Mr
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Schofield is a past President of the Albany County Bar Association and the Albany County Bar Foundation
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He is the 3rd District Vice President of the New York Bar Association and a member of its House of Delegates
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He has served as the President of the NY Capital Chapter of the Labor and Employment Research Association, an organization of practitioners and arbitrators in the labor-management community
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He is a member of the New York State School Boards Association Council of School Attorneys
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Schofield is a member of the City of Albany's Industrial Development Agency and of the Boards of Capital Region Chamber of Commerce and its subsidiary, the Albany-Colonie Regional Chamber of Commerce, where he currently serves as chair
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He was a member of the Capital Leadership Class of 2002
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In 2007, he was named one of the Capital Region's 40 Under Forty by The Albany Business Review newspaper
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In 2008, Mr
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Schofield was appointed to the City of Albany's Comprehensive Plan Review Board and in 2011 to its Community Advisory Committee on Sustainability
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In 2010, Mr
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Schofield was awarded the New York Library Association's Outstanding Advocate of Libraries Award
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He has served on the Board of Habitat for Humanity of the Capital District and currently serves a Director of the Plattsburgh College Foundation
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Locations
Robert T. Schofield's office in Albany
Robert's primary office is at 99 Washington Avenue, Suite 1900, Albany, NY, 12260. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
Whiteman Osterman & Hanna LLP
99 Washington Avenue, Suite 1900
Albany, NY 12260
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Client reviews of Robert T. Schofield — 4.4/5 rating from 2 verified client reviews
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How to hire Robert T. Schofield — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new appellate attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Robert usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Robert charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Robert's office.
What to bring to your first meeting
Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Robert will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a appellate attorney in Albany, New York
A short list to run through before you commit: How many appellate matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?
Fees & payment
Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Robert
Robert discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in appellate practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every appellate matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Robert confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Robert's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many appellate practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Robert T. Schofield
How much does it cost to hire Robert for a appellate case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Robert walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Robert offer a free consultation?
Robert charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Robert's office. Some appellate attorneys offer free consults — check Robert's current terms during booking.
How long do appellate cases in New York typically take?
Simple appellate matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Robert gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Robert take my case if I'm outside Albany?
Robert is licensed in New York. Matters governed by New York law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Robert will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.
What should I bring to my first meeting with Robert?
Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Robert will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Robert accepting new appellate clients right now?
Robert's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
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