Atty. Jason Newman Shaffer

Atty. Jason Newman Shaffer

Jason Newman Shaffer is a lawyer practicing workers compensation defense, labor law, education law. Jason received a B.S. degree from Southwest Missouri State University in 1990, and has been licensed for 33 years.

Springfield Springfield 33 yrs experience 33 year
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Profile Summary

About Jason Newman Shaffer at a glance

Jason Newman Shaffer is a employment, workers comp, and education attorney based in Springfield, Missouri. They have 33+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1993. Admitted to practice in Missouri (1993) and U.S. District Court, Western District of Missouri (1994). Educated at University of Missouri at Columbia (J.D., 1993) and Southwest Missouri State University (B.S., 1990). Serands clients in Springfield, MO and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Jason Newman Shaffer is a lawyer practicing workers compensation defense, labor law, education law
  • Jason received a B.S. degree from Southwest Missouri State University in 1990, and has been licensed for 33 years
  • Jason practices in Springfield, MO

Practice Areas Explained

Jason Newman Shaffer's Areas of Practice

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

Employment Law

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

Jason Newman Shaffer is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Missouri →

Workers Compensation

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

Jason Newman Shaffer is one of 55,389 workers comp attorneys indexed nationally. Browse workers comp attorneys in Missouri →

Education Law

Education attorneys for special education (IEP), school discipline, Title IX, and student rights.

Jason Newman Shaffer is one of 24,079 education attorneys indexed nationally. Browse education attorneys in Missouri →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Missouri

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Jason Newman Shaffer

Where is Jason Newman Shaffer's law office located?
Jason Newman Shaffer's law practice is located in Springfield, Missouri. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Jason Newman Shaffer handle?
Jason Newman Shaffer focuses on employment, workers comp, education. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Missouri.
How long has Jason Newman Shaffer practiced law?
Jason Newman Shaffer has 33+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1993.
Where did Jason Newman Shaffer go to law school?
Jason Newman Shaffer earned their education at (J.D., 1993); (B.S., 1990).
How can I contact Jason Newman Shaffer for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Missouri at Columbia
- 1993
B.S.
Southwest Missouri State University
- 1990

Bar Admissions

Missouri
Admitted: 1993
U.S. District Court, Western District of Missouri
Admitted: 1994

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