Atty. Gilbert Alden Schaffnit
Gilbert Alden Schaffnit is a lawyer practicing criminal law, federal practice, personal injury and 6 other areas of law. Gilbert received a B.A. degree from University of Florida in 1974, and has been licensed for 48 years.
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Gilbert Alden Schaffnit is a Member based in Gainesville, Florida, practicing at Law Offices of Gilbert A. Schaffnit. They have 48+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1978. Their practice focuses on personal injury, criminal defense, federal crimes, white collar, and juvenile. Admitted to practice in Florida United States Supreme Court (1978). Educated at University of Florida (J.D., 1977) and University of Florida (B.A., 1974). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Eighth Judicial Circuit Bar Association National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers. Serands clients in Gainesville, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Gilbert Alden Schaffnit is a lawyer practicing criminal law, federal practice, personal injury and 6 other areas of law
- Gilbert received a B.A. degree from University of Florida in 1974, and has been licensed for 48 years
- Gilbert practices at Law Offices of Gilbert A. Schaffnit in Gainesville, FL
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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.
Gilbert Alden Schaffnit is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Florida →
A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.
Gilbert Alden Schaffnit is one of 214,270 criminal defense attorneys indexed nationally. Browse criminal defense attorneys in Florida →
Gilbert Alden Schaffnit is one of 6,773 federal crimes attorneys indexed nationally. Browse federal crimes attorneys in Florida →
Gilbert Alden Schaffnit is one of 20,025 white collar attorneys indexed nationally. Browse white collar attorneys in Florida →
Gilbert Alden Schaffnit is one of 30,631 juvenile attorneys indexed nationally. Browse juvenile attorneys in Florida →
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Why local counsel matters in Florida
Practicing law in Florida. Legal matters in Florida are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Gainesville are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Florida state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Florida 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 Florida courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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