Nellie T Schulz

Mrs. Schulz is a highly talented and friendly attorney who enjoys providing superior legal advice in the areas of Real Property (commercial and residential) and Business (including contracts of all kinds). Her fees are designed to be affordable for all clients.

• Contracts

• Free Consultation
  I provide free phone consultations for up to 20 minutes to potential clients. Note: An attorney/client relationship does not begin until you have agreed to in writing.
• Rates, Retainers and Additional Information
  Clarity and mutual understanding are the cornerstones of a successful attorney/client relationship. That is why I spell out in writing the exact work I will do for you and the total cost. An earned, non-refundable retainer is required before beginning any work for you. I most often work on a flat fee basis as contained in the engagement letter - so there no surprise charges. Also, I accept payment through Venmo and Zelle.

Pennsylvania

Disciplinary Board of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania

ID Number: 46262

Since 1986

Sole Practitioner

Nellie T. Schulz, Esquire

2011 - Current

Senior Attorney

Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP

2000 - 2010

Real Estate Group.

Attorney

Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP

1990 - 2000

Real Estate Group and Business & Finance Department

Real Estate, Mortgage Origination, and Business & Finance Attorney

Thacher Proffitt & Wood

1980 - 1990

Represented major US and foreign commercial banks and financial institutions; insurance companies; and pension funds in their real estate lending and commercial mortgage securitizations: ? Loan originations (permanent, construction, interim, and mini-perms) for commercial properties, including regional malls, strip centers, office buildings, hotels, residential complexes - Mortgage-backed securities (commercial mortgages); whole and bulk loan sales, purchases, pledges and financings; mortgage loan participation agreements and syndications; servicing and master servicing agreements -Represented major financial institution in the first issuance of commercial mortgage-backed securities. These were in the form of pass-through certificates. - Primary drafter of first Mortgage Pooling and Servicing Agreement for Commercial Mortgages, which become the standard for the industry.

Villanova University School of Law

J.D. | Law

1977 - 1980

Columbia University

B.A. (1976) | History

1972 - 1976

Excellence in Writing: Law

The Scriveners Society

2000

The Society recognizes persons with particularly excellent skills in writing.

State Bar of Pennsylvania  # 46262

Member

Current

Chester County Bar Association Access to Justice  # 46262

Member

1990 - Current

City Bar Association of New York  # 1724772

Member

1981 - Current

Ladner's "On Conveyancing in Pennsylvania", Revised 4th Edition

George T. Bisel Company

2000

Q. What legal actions can be taken if an ex-spouse delays refinancing deed removal per divorce decree in Pennsylvania?

May 24, 2025

A: Your husband should go back to the court that issued the divorce decree and file: (a) a petition in contempt. I am not sure how much time has passed since the divorce decree was issued (was it the 15 years mentioned?), but it must be long enough for the court to conclude that she has failed to comply. Failing to comply with a court order (such as transferring a deed) can be considered civil contempt. If found in contempt, the court can impose penalties, including fines, attorney’s fees, or even jail time until compliance is achieve; or (b) a petition asking for the court to have a judge or special master execute the deed in place of the ex-wife. This is often used when a party refuses to cooperate in transferring property as required by a court order.; or (c) a motion to enforce the property transfer terms of the divorce decree. The court may order the ex-wife to sign the deed or impose sanctions on the ex-wife for non-compliance of the divorce decree. ... Read More

Q. Can I challenge my landlord's sudden move-out notice that conflicts with our agreement?

May 18, 2025

A: The term of your lease ends on the date set forth in the lease, unless that date has been amended in a writing signed by both landlord and tenant - which appears to be the case here. Your landlord is bound by the amendment you both signed which states that, if your landlord intends to sell the leased property, you will agree to move out before the original end of the term, but only if your landlord provides you with 60 days prior written notice of his intent to terminate the lease - not 30 days prior notice or 24 hours prior notice. Under Pennsylvania law, there is only one lawful way a landlord may evict a residential tenant - and that is by court order. No self-help actions are lawful - not changing the locks, not threats, not the landlord's physical removal or attempt. Your landlord must file a complaint in eviction against you in your local county magisterial district court and the complaint must state the landlord's grounds for seeking eviction. In explaining his grounds, he must enter into the court as evidence the lease and the amendment. But he cannot argue that the amendment permits an early termination because he would have to reveal he breached the amendment by not proving you with the required notice. Perhaps your landlord could, instead, attempt to evict you by claiming that you've breached the lease, but he would have to deliver to you a Notice to Quit, describing the default and giving you time to cure this new default. This defeats his goal of getting you out of possession quickly. Your landlord is, most likely, facing his being in material default under his agreement of sale with a buyer - by not being able to deliver the property to buyer free and clear of any tenants on the closing date. He appears to be in a bad situation and you appear to be in a good negotiating position. Perhaps you can make something positive ($$$) from the bind your landlord is in - especially in light of how badly he's been treating you! ... Read More

Q. Regarding second mortgage?

September 16, 2023

A: I have no idea. It would depend on a variety of factors, including the outstanding principal balance of your current mortgage, the amount you are considering borrowing, the market value of the property now and what it may be when you may sell the property, what type of property is involved, the loan to value ratio, what the cash would be used for, what your current debts and known future debts may be, your overall financial status, etc., etc. Attorneys are not financial advisors - we just know what the laws are. I suggest you obtain financial advice from a professional financial advisor who understands you, your risk tolerance, and your overall finances thoroughly, and not take the financial advice of an attorney over the internet who is a stranger to you. ... Read More

United States v. Bell

US Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit

Box v. Planned Parenthood of Indiana and Kentucky, Inc.

US Supreme Court