Atty. David Saniel Schaffer, Jr.

Atty. David Saniel Schaffer, Jr.

David Saniel Schaffer, Jr. is a lawyer practicing corporate law. David Saniel received a B.A. degree from University of Chicago in 1983, and has been licensed for 77 years.

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About David Saniel Schaffer, Jr. at a glance

David Saniel Schaffer, Jr. is a business attorney based in Chicago, Illinois. They have 77+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1949. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1949) and New York U.S. Court of Appeals, Federal Circuit U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois (1989). Educated at Harvard University (J.D., 1987) and University of Chicago (B.A., 1983). Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • David Saniel Schaffer, Jr. is a lawyer practicing corporate law
  • David Saniel received a B.A. degree from University of Chicago in 1983, and has been licensed for 77 years
  • David Saniel practices in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

David Saniel Schaffer, Jr.'s Areas of Practice

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

Business & Corporate Law

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

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Illinois

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

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Where is David Saniel Schaffer, Jr.'s law office located?
David Saniel Schaffer, Jr.'s law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does David Saniel Schaffer, Jr. handle?
David Saniel Schaffer, Jr. focuses on business. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has David Saniel Schaffer, Jr. practiced law?
David Saniel Schaffer, Jr. has 77+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1949.
Where did David Saniel Schaffer, Jr. go to law school?
David Saniel Schaffer, Jr. earned their education at (J.D., 1987); (B.A., 1983).
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Practice Areas

Education

J.D.
Harvard University
- 1987
B.A.
University of Chicago
- 1983

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1949
New York U.S. Court of Appeals, Federal Circuit U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois
Admitted: 1989

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