Atty. Gerald William Schaffer, Jr.
Gerald William Schaffer, Jr. is a lawyer practicing personal injury, maritime personal injury, aviation litigation and 63 other areas of law. Gerald received a B.A. degree from State University of New York at Buffalo in 1988, and has been licensed for 34 years.
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Gerald William Schaffer, Jr. is a car accidents, medical malpractice, wrongful death, personal injury, and employment attorney based in Buffalo, New York. They have 34+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1992. Admitted to practice in New York (1992), Pennsylvania (2001), and U.S. District Court, Western District of Pennsylvania (2001). Educated at State University of New York at Buffalo (J.D. Biology, 1991) and State University of New York at Buffalo (B.A. Biology, 1988). Serves clients in Buffalo, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Gerald William Schaffer, Jr. is a lawyer practicing personal injury, maritime personal injury, aviation litigation and 63 other areas of law
- Gerald received a B.A. degree from State University of New York at Buffalo in 1988, and has been licensed for 34 years
- Gerald practices in Buffalo, NY
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Gerald William Schaffer, Jr.'s Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Gerald William Schaffer, Jr. handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Hurt in a car crash? Car accident lawyers fight insurance companies for fair compensation — free consult, no fee unless you win.
Gerald William Schaffer, Jr. is one of 32,842 car accidents attorneys indexed nationally. Browse car accidents attorneys in New York →
Medical malpractice lawyers represent patients harmed by negligent doctors, hospitals, and other providers. Free case review, no fee unless you win.
Gerald William Schaffer, Jr. is one of 44,425 medical malpractice attorneys indexed nationally. Browse medical malpractice attorneys in New York →
Gerald William Schaffer, Jr. is one of 28,053 wrongful death attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wrongful death attorneys in New York →
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.
Gerald William Schaffer, Jr. is one of 238,048 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in New York →
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
Gerald William Schaffer, Jr. is one of 151,622 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in New York →
Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in New York
Practicing law in New York. Legal matters in New York are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Buffalo are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate New York state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in New York 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 New York courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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