Atty. Brian S Schaffer
Brian S Schaffer is a lawyer practicing wrongful termination, sexual harassment, discrimination and 2 other areas of law. Brian received a B.A. degree from State University of New York at Binghamton in 1999, and has been licensed for 22 years.
Discrimination & More Attorney · Serving New York, NY · 22+ Years Experience
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About Brian S Schaffer at a Glance
Brian S Schaffer is a Partner based in New York, New York, practicing at Fitapelli & Schaffer, LLP. They have 22+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2004. Their practice focuses on wrongful termination, sexual harassment, employment, class action, and civil rights. Admitted to practice in New York U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York U.S. District Court, Eastern District of (2004). Educated at New York Law School (J.D., 2003) and State University of New York at Binghamton (B.A. Philosophy, 1999). Serves clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Brian S Schaffer
- Brian S Schaffer is a lawyer practicing wrongful termination, sexual harassment, discrimination and 2 other areas of law
- Brian received a B.A. degree from State University of New York at Binghamton in 1999, and has been licensed for 22 years
- Brian practices at Fitapelli & Schaffer, LLP in New York, NY
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Brian S Schaffer's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Brian S Schaffer handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in New York.
Wrongful Termination in New York
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Sexual Harassment in New York
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Employment Law in New York
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
Brian S Schaffer is one of 167,770 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in New York →
Class Action in New York
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Civil Rights in New York
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in New York
Practicing law in New York. Legal matters in New York are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in New York are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate New York state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in New York brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in New York courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
New York Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a New York-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in New York Choose Brian S Schaffer
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Brian S Schaffer's practice in the field of wrongful termination, sexual harassment, employment, class action, and civil rights.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Brian S Schaffer brings 22+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering wrongful termination, sexual harassment, and employment, Brian S Schaffer can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in New York
A New York-based practice means Brian S Schaffer attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues Brian S Schaffer Handles in New York
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