Shays Fuchs — Licensed Attorney
Over 27 years of legal practice
AssociateatZwerling, Schachter & Zwerling, LLP
New, NY
Practicing law in New York since 1999.
- 27+
- Years practicing
- 4
- Bar admissions
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Shays Fuchs is an associate based in New York, NY. Shays has over 27 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Zwerling, Schachter & Zwerling, LLP.
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- Over 27 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
About Shays Fuchs: Shays Fuchs is an associate based in New York, NY. Shays has over 27 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Zwerling, Schachter & Zwerling, LLP.
Biography
About Shays Fuchs — Over 27 years of New York legal experience
Shays Fuchs is an associate based in New York, NY. Shays has over 27 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Zwerling, Schachter & Zwerling, LLP.
Shays Fuchs is a lawyer. Shays received a B.A. degree from Queen's College of the City University of New York in 1995, and has been licensed for 27 years. Shays practices at Zwerling, Schachter & Zwerling, LLP in New York, NY and 1 other location.
Clients Shays works with
Shays reviews new inquiries case-by-case across a general legal practice across New York.
Credentials
Shays Fuchs's legal education and bar admissions
Brooklyn Law School
J.D. · 1998
Queen's College of the City University of New York
B.A. · 1995
Jurisdictions
Shays's state bar admissions
U.S. District Court,
2003 · ACTIVE
U.S. District Court,
2003 · ACTIVE
New York
2000 · ACTIVE
New Jersey
1999 · ACTIVE
Shays studied at J.D. in Brooklyn Law School and B.A. in Queen's College of the City University of New York.
Law school and academic background
Shays completed J.D. in Brooklyn Law School and B.A. in Queen's College of the City University of New York. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Shays runs in New York is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Affiliations
Shays's professional memberships and bar associations
American Bar Association (Member, Business Law Section) New York County Lawyers Association Association of Trial Lawyers of America
membership
Locations
Shays Fuchs's office in New York
Shays's primary office is at 41 Madison Avenue, New York, NY, 10010. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
Zwerling, Schachter & Zwerling, LLP
41 Madison Avenue
New York, NY 10010
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How to hire Shays Fuchs — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new legal attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Shays usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Shays charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Shays'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; Shays will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a legal attorney in New York
A short list to run through before you commit: How many legal 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 Shays
Shays discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in legal practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every legal 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. Shays confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Shays's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many legal practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Shays Fuchs
How much does it cost to hire Shays for a legal case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Shays walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Shays offer a free consultation?
Shays charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Shays's office. Some legal attorneys offer free consults — check Shays's current terms during booking.
How long do legal cases in New York typically take?
Simple legal 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. Shays gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Shays take my case if I'm outside New York?
Shays 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 — Shays 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 Shays?
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. Shays will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Shays accepting new legal clients right now?
Shays's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
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