Atty. Henry Michael Schaffer
Henry Michael Schaffer is a lawyer practicing trade and professional associations, employment, copyright and 1 other area of law. Henry received a A.B. degree from Columbia University in 1964, and has been licensed for 53 years.
Copyright & More Attorney · Serving Chicago, IL · 53+ Years Experience
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About Henry Michael Schaffer at a Glance
Henry Michael Schaffer is a copyright, employment, environmental, and internet attorney based in Chicago, Illinois. They have 53+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1973. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1973), U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois (1974), Ohio (1980), and U.S. District Court, Northern District of Ohio and U.S. Supreme Court (1980). Educated at University of California at Berkeley (J.D., 1973) and Columbia University (A.B. Washington, 1964). Serves clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Henry Michael Schaffer
- Henry Michael Schaffer is a lawyer practicing trade and professional associations, employment, copyright and 1 other area of law
- Henry received a A.B. degree from Columbia University in 1964, and has been licensed for 53 years
- Henry practices in Chicago, IL
Practice Areas Explained
Henry Michael Schaffer's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Henry Michael Schaffer handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Chicago.
Copyright Law in Chicago
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Employment Law in Chicago
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
Henry Michael Schaffer is one of 167,770 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Illinois →
Environmental Law in Chicago
Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.
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Internet & Cyber Law in Chicago
Internet and cyber lawyers for data breaches, online defamation, privacy law, and cybersecurity matters.
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Chicago
Practicing law in Illinois. Legal matters in Illinois are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Chicago are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Illinois state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Illinois 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 Illinois courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Chicago Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Chicago-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Chicago Choose Henry Michael Schaffer
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Henry Michael Schaffer's practice in the field of copyright, employment, environmental, and internet.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Henry Michael Schaffer brings 53+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in Illinois, U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois, and Ohio, Henry Michael Schaffer can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering copyright, employment, and environmental, Henry Michael Schaffer can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Chicago
A Chicago-based practice means Henry Michael Schaffer attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
Case Types
Common Legal Issues Henry Michael Schaffer Handles in Chicago
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