Atty. David P. Shafer

Atty. David P. Shafer

David P. Shafer is a lawyer practicing criminal law, divorce, medical malpractice and 13 other areas of law.

Muskegon Muskegon 31 yrs experience 31 year
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Profile Summary

About David P. Shafer at a glance

David P. Shafer is a Member based in Muskegon, Michigan, practicing at Shafer Swartz, PLC.. They have 31+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1995. Their practice focuses on car accidents, divorce, medical malpractice, wrongful death, and personal injury. Admitted to practice in Michigan (1995). Educated at Wayne State University (J.D., 1995) and University of Michigan (B.A., 1992). Serands clients in Muskegon, MI and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • David P. Shafer is a lawyer practicing criminal law, divorce, medical malpractice and 13 other areas of law
  • David received a B.A. degree from University of Michigan in 1992, and has been licensed for 31 years
  • David practices at Shafer Swartz, PLC. in Muskegon, MI

Practice Areas Explained

David P. Shafer's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases David P. Shafer handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Car Accidents

Hurt in a car crash? Car accident lawyers fight insurance companies for fair compensation — free consult, no fee unless you win.

David P. Shafer is one of 36,807 car accidents attorneys indexed nationally. Browse car accidents attorneys in Michigan →

Divorce

A divorce attorney guides you through property division, spousal support, custody, and the final decree — contested or uncontested.

David P. Shafer is one of 50,487 divorce attorneys indexed nationally. Browse divorce attorneys in Michigan →

Medical Malpractice

Medical malpractice lawyers represent patients harmed by negligent doctors, hospitals, and other providers. Free case review, no fee unless you win.

David P. Shafer is one of 49,086 medical malpractice attorneys indexed nationally. Browse medical malpractice attorneys in Michigan →

Wrongful Death

David P. Shafer is one of 31,253 wrongful death attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wrongful death attorneys in Michigan →

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.

David P. Shafer is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Michigan →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Michigan

Practicing law in Michigan. Legal matters in Michigan are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Muskegon are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Michigan state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Michigan brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Michigan courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about David P. Shafer

Where is David P. Shafer's law office located?
David P. Shafer's law practice is located in Muskegon, Michigan. The firm is Shafer Swartz, PLC.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does David P. Shafer handle?
David P. Shafer focuses on car accidents, divorce, medical malpractice, wrongful death, personal injury. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Michigan.
How long has David P. Shafer practiced law?
David P. Shafer has 31+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1995.
Where did David P. Shafer go to law school?
David P. Shafer earned their education at (J.D., 1995); (B.A., 1992).
How can I contact David P. Shafer for a consultation?
You can contact David P. Shafer 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.
Wayne State University
- 1995
B.A.
University of Michigan
- 1992

Bar Admissions

Michigan
Admitted: 1995

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