Atty. James Howard Shaffer

Atty. James Howard Shaffer

Mr. James Howard Shaffer is a lawyer practicing personal injury, automobile accidents & injuries, medical malpractice and 5 other areas of law.

San Antonio San Antonio 38 yrs experience 38 year
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Profile Summary

About James Howard Shaffer at a glance

James Howard Shaffer is an Associate Attorney based in San Antonio, Texas, practicing at The Law Offices of Tyler & Peery. They have 38+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1988. Their practice focuses on car accidents, medical malpractice, personal injury, slip & fall, and nursing home. Admitted to practice in Texas (1988), U.S. District Court, Southern District of Texas (1991), U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit (1996), and U.S. District Court, Western District of Texas and U.S Supreme Court (2000). Educated at St. Mary's University of San Antonio (J.D., 1988) and University of Texas at Austin (B.B.A., 1985). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of San Antonio Bar Association State Bar of Texas Texas Trial Lawyers Association San Antonio Trial Lawyers Association. Provides legal services in Spanish. Serands clients in San Antonio, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Mr. James Howard Shaffer is a lawyer practicing personal injury, automobile accidents & injuries, medical malpractice and 5 other areas of law
  • James received a B.B.A. degree from University of Texas at Austin in 1985, and has been licensed for 38 years
  • James practices at The Law Offices of Tyler & Peery in San Antonio, TX

Practice Areas Explained

James Howard Shaffer's Areas of Practice

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

Car Accidents

Hurt in a car crash? Car accident lawyers fight insurance companies for fair compensation — free consult, no fee unless you win.

James Howard Shaffer is one of 36,807 car accidents attorneys indexed nationally. Browse car accidents attorneys in Texas →

Medical Malpractice

Medical malpractice lawyers represent patients harmed by negligent doctors, hospitals, and other providers. Free case review, no fee unless you win.

James Howard Shaffer is one of 49,086 medical malpractice attorneys indexed nationally. Browse medical malpractice attorneys in Texas →

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 Howard Shaffer is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Texas →

Slip & Fall / Premises Liability

James Howard Shaffer is one of 29,473 slip & fall attorneys indexed nationally. Browse slip & fall attorneys in Texas →

Nursing Home Abuse & Neglect

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Texas

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about James Howard Shaffer

Where is James Howard Shaffer's law office located?
James Howard Shaffer's law practice is located in San Antonio, Texas. The firm is The Law Offices of Tyler & Peery. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James Howard Shaffer handle?
James Howard Shaffer focuses on car accidents, medical malpractice, personal injury, slip & fall, nursing home. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Texas.
How long has James Howard Shaffer practiced law?
James Howard Shaffer has 38+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1988.
What languages does James Howard Shaffer speak?
James Howard Shaffer provides legal services in Spanish. Bilingual representation can be especially important when contracts, testimony, or court filings require accurate translation.
Where did James Howard Shaffer go to law school?
James Howard Shaffer earned their education at (J.D., 1988); (B.B.A., 1985).
How can I contact James Howard Shaffer for a consultation?
You can contact James Howard Shaffer 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 James Howard Shaffer received?
James Howard Shaffer's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

J.D.
St. Mary's University of San Antonio
- 1988
B.B.A.
University of Texas at Austin
- 1985

Languages

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

Texas
Admitted: 1988
U.S. District Court, Southern District of Texas
Admitted: 1991
U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit
Admitted: 1996
U.S. District Court, Western District of Texas and U.S Supreme Court
Admitted: 2000
Colorado
Admitted: 2018

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