Atty. Ian Schaffer
Ian Schaffer is a lawyer practicing securities offerings, insurance, mergers & acquisitions. Ian received a B.A. degree from Queens College of the City University of New York, Flushing, and has been licensed for 18 years.
Insurance & More Attorney · Serving Flushing, NY · 18+ Years Experience
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About Ian Schaffer at a Glance
Ian Schaffer is a m&a, securities, and insurance attorney based in Flushing, New York. They have 18+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2008. Admitted to practice in New York (2008). Educated at Fordham University School of Law J.D. magna cum laude Fordham University School of Law J.D. 2007 Order of the Coif (—) and Queens College of the City University of New York, Flushing B.A. summa cum laude Queens College of the City University of New York, Flushing B.A. Phi Beta Kappa (—). Serves clients in Flushing, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Ian Schaffer
- Ian Schaffer is a lawyer practicing securities offerings, insurance, mergers & acquisitions
- Ian received a B.A. degree from Queens College of the City University of New York, Flushing, and has been licensed for 18 years
- Ian practices in Flushing, NY
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Ian Schaffer's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Ian Schaffer handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Flushing.
Mergers & Acquisitions in Flushing
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Securities Law in Flushing
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Insurance Law in Flushing
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Flushing
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 Flushing 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.
Flushing Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Flushing-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 Flushing Choose Ian 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 Ian Schaffer's practice in the field of m&a, securities, and insurance.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Ian Schaffer brings 18+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering m&a, securities, and insurance, Ian Schaffer can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Flushing
A Flushing-based practice means Ian Schaffer attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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