Atty. James Edward Schaefer

Atty. James Edward Schaefer

James Edward Schaefer is a lawyer practicing administrative law, adoption, appellate practice and 26 other areas of law. James has been licensed for 36 years.

Ponca City Ponca City 36 yrs experience 36 year
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About James Edward Schaefer at a glance

James Edward Schaefer is a divorce, contracts, trusts, probate, and personal injury attorney based in Ponca City, Oklahoma. They have 36+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1990. Admitted to practice in Oklahoma (1990). Serands clients in Ponca City, OK and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • James Edward Schaefer is a lawyer practicing administrative law, adoption, appellate practice and 26 other areas of law
  • James has been licensed for 36 years
  • James practices in Ponca City, OK

Practice Areas Explained

James Edward Schaefer's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James Edward Schaefer handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Divorce

A divorce attorney guides you through property division, spousal support, custody, and the final decree — contested or uncontested.

James Edward Schaefer is one of 50,487 divorce attorneys indexed nationally. Browse divorce attorneys in Oklahoma →

Contracts

James Edward Schaefer is one of 76,762 contracts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse contracts attorneys in Oklahoma →

Trusts

James Edward Schaefer is one of 104,172 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in Oklahoma →

Probate

James Edward Schaefer is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in Oklahoma →

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.

James Edward Schaefer is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Oklahoma →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Oklahoma

Practicing law in Oklahoma. Legal matters in Oklahoma are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Ponca City are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Oklahoma state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Oklahoma 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 Oklahoma courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Common questions about James Edward Schaefer

Where is James Edward Schaefer's law office located?
James Edward Schaefer's law practice is located in Ponca City, Oklahoma. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James Edward Schaefer handle?
James Edward Schaefer focuses on divorce, contracts, trusts, probate, personal injury. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Oklahoma.
How long has James Edward Schaefer practiced law?
James Edward Schaefer has 36+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1990.
How can I contact James Edward Schaefer for a consultation?
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Bar Admissions

Oklahoma
Admitted: 1990

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