Atty. Douglas Duran Shaffer

Atty. Douglas Duran Shaffer

Douglas Duran Shaffer is a lawyer practicing tort, bad faith law, wrongful termination law and 2 other areas of law. Douglas received a B.S. degree from Ohio State University in 1980, and has been licensed for 42 years.

Santa Monica Santa Monica 42 yrs experience 42 year
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Profile Summary

About Douglas Duran Shaffer at a glance

Douglas Duran Shaffer is a Member based in Santa Monica, California, practicing at Douglas D Shaffer. They have 42+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1984. Their practice focuses on wrongful termination, personal injury, and product liability. Admitted to practice in California U.S. District Court, Southern District of California (1984), U.S. District Court, Northern District of California (1988), and U.S. District Court, Central District of California (1988). Educated at Pepperdine University (J.D., 1984) and Ohio State University (B.S., 1980). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Active member of Los Angeles and San Diego County Bar Associations State Bar of California. Serands clients in Santa Monica, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Douglas Duran Shaffer is a lawyer practicing tort, bad faith law, wrongful termination law and 2 other areas of law
  • Douglas received a B.S. degree from Ohio State University in 1980, and has been licensed for 42 years
  • Douglas practices at Douglas D. Shaffer in Santa Monica, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Douglas Duran Shaffer's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Douglas Duran Shaffer handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Wrongful Termination

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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.

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Product Liability

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in California

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Douglas Duran Shaffer

Where is Douglas Duran Shaffer's law office located?
Douglas Duran Shaffer's law practice is located in Santa Monica, California. The firm is Douglas D Shaffer. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Douglas Duran Shaffer handle?
Douglas Duran Shaffer focuses on wrongful termination, personal injury, product liability. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Douglas Duran Shaffer practiced law?
Douglas Duran Shaffer has 42+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1984.
Where did Douglas Duran Shaffer go to law school?
Douglas Duran Shaffer earned their education at (J.D., 1984); (B.S., 1980).
How can I contact Douglas Duran Shaffer for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Douglas Duran Shaffer received?
Douglas Duran Shaffer's notable recognition includes: Peer Reviewed.

Education

J.D.
Pepperdine University
- 1984
B.S.
Ohio State University
- 1980

Awards

Peer Reviewed

Bar Admissions

California U.S. District Court, Southern District of California
Admitted: 1984
U.S. District Court, Northern District of California
Admitted: 1988
U.S. District Court, Central District of California
Admitted: 1988

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