Atty. Joel Shafer

Atty. Joel Shafer

Joel Shafer is a lawyer practicing taxation, structured finance, sports and entertainment. Joel received a degree from University of Toronto in 1967, and has been licensed for 54 years.

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About Joel Shafer at a glance

Joel Shafer is a tax and entertainment attorney. They have 54+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1972. Admitted to practice in Ontario (1972). Educated at Osgoode Hall Law School (LL.B. Gold, 1970) and University of Toronto (B.Comm., 1967). Recognitions include AV Preeminent.

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  • Joel Shafer is a lawyer practicing taxation, structured finance, sports and entertainment
  • Joel received a degree from University of Toronto in 1967, and has been licensed for 54 years
  • Joel practices in Toronto, ON

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Joel Shafer's Areas of Practice

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

Tax Law

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Entertainment & Sports Law

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What practice areas does Joel Shafer handle?
Joel Shafer focuses on tax, entertainment. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in their licensed jurisdictions.
How long has Joel Shafer practiced law?
Joel Shafer has 54+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1972.
Where did Joel Shafer go to law school?
Joel Shafer earned their education at (LL.B. Gold, 1970); (B.Comm., 1967).
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What awards or recognition has Joel Shafer received?
Joel Shafer's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

LL.B. Gold
Osgoode Hall Law School
- 1970
B.Comm.
University of Toronto
- 1967

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Ontario
Admitted: 1972

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