Atty. Eleanor J. Shaffer

Atty. Eleanor J. Shaffer

Ellie focuses her practice in the areas of personal injury & wrongful death, and criminal law. In New York City, Ellie was a legal intern and law graduate at the Neighborhood Defender Service of Harlem.

Phoenix Phoenix 5 yrs experience 5 year
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Profile Summary

About Eleanor J. Shaffer at a glance

Eleanor J. Shaffer is a personal injury and product liability attorney based in Phoenix, Arizona, practicing at Gallagher & Kennedy PA. They have 5+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2021. Admitted to practice in Arizona, State Bar of Arizona (2021). Educated at Gonzaga University (J.D., 2019). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs (2026) and Best Lawyers in America — Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs (2026). Serands clients in Phoenix, AZ and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Ellie focuses her practice in the areas of personal injury & wrongful death, and criminal law
  • In New York City, Ellie was a legal intern and law graduate at the Neighborhood Defender Service of Harlem
  • She represented respondents facing abuse, neglect, and termination of parental rights proceedings in the Manhattan Family Court
  • While in law school, Ellie worked as a research fellow for a non-profit organization for youth empowerment to stop hate-group-led violence
  • She also worked helping to remove invalid racial restriction covenants from deeds in Washington state
  • She also interned at Court Appointed Special Advocates for DC, where she participated in managing several programs such as Juvenile Behavioral Diversion Program/Person in Need of Supervision, Abuse and Neglect, Unaccompanied Refugee Minors, HOPE Court, and the Family Treatment Court
  • Ellie also worked in public defense in Spokane County representing clients facing felony charges and involuntary civil commitment

Practice Areas Explained

Eleanor J. Shaffer's Areas of Practice

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

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

Eleanor J. Shaffer is one of 66,193 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability attorneys in Arizona →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Arizona

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Eleanor J. Shaffer

Where is Eleanor J. Shaffer's law office located?
Eleanor J. Shaffer's law practice is located in Phoenix, Arizona. The firm is Gallagher & Kennedy PA. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Eleanor J. Shaffer handle?
Eleanor J. Shaffer focuses on personal injury, product liability. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Arizona.
How long has Eleanor J. Shaffer practiced law?
Eleanor J. Shaffer has 5+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2021.
Where did Eleanor J. Shaffer go to law school?
Eleanor J. Shaffer earned their education at (J.D., 2019).
How can I contact Eleanor J. Shaffer for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Eleanor J. Shaffer received?
Eleanor J. Shaffer's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs; Best Lawyers in America — Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs.

Education

J.D.
Gonzaga University
- 2019

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs
- 2026

Bar Admissions

Arizona, State Bar of Arizona
Admitted: 2021

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