Atty. Howard Scott Shafer

Atty. Howard Scott Shafer

Howard Scott Shafer is a lawyer practicing alternative dispute resolution, appellate practice, automobile liability and 17 other areas of law. Howard received a B.A. degree from Rutgers University in 1986, and has been licensed for 37 years.

New York New York 37 yrs experience 37 year
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Profile Summary

About Howard Scott Shafer at a glance

Howard Scott Shafer is a Your House Counsel based in New York, New York, practicing at Shafer Partners, LLP. They have 37+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1989. Their practice focuses on personal injury, employment, business, workers comp, and securities. Admitted to practice in New York (1989), U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York (1990), U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York (1990), and New Jersey (2006). Educated at Brooklyn Law School (J.D., 1989) and Rutgers University (B.A. Labor, 1986). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of New York State Bar Association. Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Howard Scott Shafer is a lawyer practicing alternative dispute resolution, appellate practice, automobile liability and 17 other areas of law
  • Howard received a B.A. degree from Rutgers University in 1986, and has been licensed for 37 years
  • Howard practices at Shafer Partners, LLP in New York, NY

Practice Areas Explained

Howard Scott Shafer's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Howard Scott Shafer 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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Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

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Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Workers Compensation

Workers compensation lawyers help injured workers get medical care, lost wages, and disability benefits. Free consult, no fee unless you win.

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Securities Law

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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 New York 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 andnue, 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Howard Scott Shafer

Where is Howard Scott Shafer's law office located?
Howard Scott Shafer's law practice is located in New York, New York. The firm is Shafer Partners, LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Howard Scott Shafer handle?
Howard Scott Shafer focuses on personal injury, employment, business, workers comp, securities. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has Howard Scott Shafer practiced law?
Howard Scott Shafer has 37+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1989.
Where did Howard Scott Shafer go to law school?
Howard Scott Shafer earned their education at (J.D., 1989); (B.A. Labor, 1986).
How can I contact Howard Scott Shafer for a consultation?
You can contact Howard Scott Shafer directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Howard Scott Shafer received?
Howard Scott Shafer's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Brooklyn Law School
- 1989
B.A. Labor
Rutgers University
- 1986

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1989
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York
Admitted: 1990
U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York
Admitted: 1990
New Jersey
Admitted: 2006
U.S. District Court, District of New Jersey
Admitted: 2006

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