Atty. David Brian Schaffer
David Brian Schaffer is a lawyer practicing venture capital, corporate / incorporation, health care and 3 other areas of law. David received a M.B.A. degree from Pepperdine University in 2001, and has been licensed for 23 years.
Corporate & Incorporation & More Attorney · Serving New Haven, CT · 23+ Years Experience
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About David Brian Schaffer at a Glance
David Brian Schaffer is an Associate based in New Haven, Connecticut, practicing at Wiggin and Dana LLP. They have 23+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2003. Their practice focuses on formation, business, m&a, and health care. Admitted to practice in California (2003), Connecticut U.S. District Court, Central District of California (2005), and New York (2013). Educated at Pepperdine University (J.D., 2002) and Pepperdine University (M.B.A. San, 2001). Serves clients in New Haven, CT and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About David Brian Schaffer
- David Brian Schaffer is a lawyer practicing venture capital, corporate / incorporation, health care and 3 other areas of law
- David received a M.B.A. degree from Pepperdine University in 2001, and has been licensed for 23 years
- David practices at Wiggin and Dana LLP in New Haven, CT and 4 others locations
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David Brian Schaffer's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases David Brian Schaffer handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in New Haven.
Business Formation in New Haven
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Business & Corporate Law in New Haven
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Mergers & Acquisitions in New Haven
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Health Care Law in New Haven
Health care attorneys for HIPAA, Medicare, Medicaid, regulatory compliance, and medical licensing matters.
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Why Local Counsel Matters in New Haven
Practicing law in Connecticut. Legal matters in Connecticut are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in New Haven are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Connecticut state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Connecticut 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 Connecticut courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
New Haven Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a New Haven-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 Haven Choose David Brian 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 David Brian Schaffer's practice in the field of formation, business, m&a, and health care.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
David Brian Schaffer brings 23+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in California, Connecticut U.S. District Court, Central District of California, and New York, David Brian Schaffer can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering formation, business, and m&a, David Brian 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 Haven
A New Haven-based practice means David Brian Schaffer attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
Case Types
Common Legal Issues David Brian Schaffer Handles in New Haven
Below is a representative sample of the types of matters David Brian Schaffer has experience with under Connecticut law. If your situation involves one of these case categories, this attorney may be well positioned to help you understand your options.
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