Atty. D Scott Shaffer

Atty. D Scott Shaffer

D Scott Shaffer is a lawyer practicing entertainment, premises liability, civil law and 8 other areas of law. D received a B.A. degree from San Diego State University in 1980, and has been licensed for 39 years.

San Francisco San Francisco 39 Years Experience 39 year
Call (628) 333-8653

Profile Summary

About D Scott Shaffer at a glance

D Scott Shaffer is an Attorney based in San Francisco, California, practicing at K&L Gates LLP. They have 39+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1987. Their practice focuses on personal injury, employment, business, securities, and slip & fall. Admitted to practice in California (1987). Educated at Hastings College of the Law, University of California (J.D., 1987) and San Diego State University (B.A., 1980). Serves clients in San Francisco, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • D Scott Shaffer is a lawyer practicing entertainment, premises liability, civil law and 8 other areas of law
  • D received a B.A. degree from San Diego State University in 1980, and has been licensed for 39 years
  • D practices at K&L Gates LLP in San Francisco, CA

Practice Areas Explained

D Scott Shaffer's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases D Scott Shaffer handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

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Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

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Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Securities Law

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Slip & Fall / Premises Liability

D Scott Shaffer is one of 25,743 slip & fall attorneys indexed nationally. Browse slip & fall attorneys in California →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in California

Practicing law in California. Legal matters in California are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in San Francisco are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate California state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in California 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 California courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about D Scott Shaffer

Where is D Scott Shaffer's law office located?
D Scott Shaffer's law practice is located in San Francisco, California. The firm is K&L Gates LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does D Scott Shaffer handle?
D Scott Shaffer focuses on personal injury, employment, business, securities, slip & fall. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has D Scott Shaffer practiced law?
D Scott Shaffer has 39+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1987.
Where did D Scott Shaffer go to law school?
D Scott Shaffer earned their education at (J.D., 1987); (B.A., 1980).
How can I contact D Scott Shaffer for a consultation?
You can contact D Scott Shaffer directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.

Education

J.D.
Hastings College of the Law, University of California
- 1987
B.A.
San Diego State University
- 1980

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1987

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