Atty. David R. Schaefer
David R. Schaefer is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs.
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David R. Schaefer is a class action and product liability attorney based in New Haven, Connecticut, practicing at Brenner, Saltzman & Wallman LLP. Educated at New York University (J.D., 1980). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs (2026). Serands clients in New Haven, CT and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- David R. Schaefer is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs
- David R., who practices law in New Haven, Connecticut, has been recognized since 2023
- This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which David R. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area
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David R. Schaefer is one of 26,424 class action attorneys indexed nationally. Browse class action attorneys in Connecticut →
David R. Schaefer is one of 66,193 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability attorneys in Connecticut →
Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in Connecticut
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 andnue, 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.
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