Atty. David Thomas Schaefer
David Thomas Schaefer is a lawyer practicing litigation, tort, mass tort and 2 other areas of law. David received a B.A. degree from Indiana University, and has been licensed for 40 years.
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David Thomas Schaefer is a Partner based in Louisville, Kentucky, practicing at Dinsmore & Shohl LLP. They have 40+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1986. Their practice focuses on personal injury, product liability, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Kentucky (1986), Kentucky Supreme Court (1986), Indiana (1995), and Indiana Supreme Court Western District of Kentucky Eastern District of Kentucky Southern District of (1995). Educated at Indiana University School of Law - Bloomington J.D. 1986 Indiana Law Journal Indiana University School of Law - Bloomington J.D. cum laude (—) and Indiana University B.A. with honors Indiana University B.A. Phi Beta Kappa (—). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serves clients in Louisville, KY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- David Thomas Schaefer is a lawyer practicing litigation, tort, mass tort and 2 other areas of law
- David received a B.A. degree from Indiana University, and has been licensed for 40 years
- David practices at Dinsmore & Shohl LLP in Louisville, KY
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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 Thomas Schaefer is one of 238,048 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Kentucky →
David Thomas Schaefer is one of 60,257 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability attorneys in Kentucky →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
David Thomas Schaefer is one of 409,070 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Kentucky →
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Why local counsel matters in Kentucky
Practicing law in Kentucky. Legal matters in Kentucky are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Louisville are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Kentucky state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Kentucky 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 Kentucky courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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