Atty. John Anderson Sheffer

Atty. John Anderson Sheffer

Mr. John Anderson Sheffer is a lawyer practicing litigation, general practice, arbitration and 15 other areas of law.

Louisville Louisville 37 yrs experience 37 year
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Profile Summary

About John Anderson Sheffer at a glance

John Anderson Sheffer is a Partner based in Louisville, Kentucky, practicing at Sheffer Law Firm, PLLC. They have 37+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1989. Their practice focuses on medical malpractice, personal injury, business, class action, and construction. Admitted to practice in Kentucky (1989), U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Kentucky (1990), U.S. District Court, Western District of Kentucky (1991), and U.S. District Court, Southern District of Indiana U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit Indiana Illin (2001). Educated at University of Kentucky College of Law (J.D., 1989) and Vanderbilt University Western Kentucky University (B.S., 1986). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Daviess County, Louisville and Kentucky Bar Associations Defense Research Institute Kentucky Academy of Hospital Attorneys Kentucky Defense Council, Inc. Serands clients in Louisville, KY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Mr. John Anderson Sheffer is a lawyer practicing litigation, general practice, arbitration and 15 other areas of law
  • John received a degree from Vanderbilt University, and has been licensed for 37 years
  • John practices at Sheffer Law Firm, PLLC in Louisville, KY

Practice Areas Explained

John Anderson Sheffer's Areas of Practice

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

Medical Malpractice

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

John Anderson Sheffer is one of 49,086 medical malpractice attorneys indexed nationally. Browse medical malpractice attorneys in Kentucky →

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.

John Anderson Sheffer is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Kentucky →

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

John Anderson Sheffer is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Kentucky →

Class Action

John Anderson Sheffer is one of 26,424 class action attorneys indexed nationally. Browse class action attorneys in Kentucky →

Construction Law

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Kentucky

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about John Anderson Sheffer

Where is John Anderson Sheffer's law office located?
John Anderson Sheffer's law practice is located in Louisville, Kentucky. The firm is Sheffer Law Firm, PLLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John Anderson Sheffer handle?
John Anderson Sheffer focuses on medical malpractice, personal injury, business, class action, construction. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Kentucky.
How long has John Anderson Sheffer practiced law?
John Anderson Sheffer has 37+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1989.
Where did John Anderson Sheffer go to law school?
John Anderson Sheffer earned their education at (J.D., 1989); (B.S., 1986).
How can I contact John Anderson Sheffer for a consultation?
You can contact John Anderson Sheffer 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 John Anderson Sheffer received?
John Anderson Sheffer's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

J.D.
University of Kentucky College of Law
- 1989
B.S.
Vanderbilt University Western Kentucky University
- 1986

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

Kentucky
Admitted: 1989
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Kentucky
Admitted: 1990
U.S. District Court, Western District of Kentucky
Admitted: 1991
U.S. District Court, Southern District of Indiana U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit Indiana Illin
Admitted: 2001

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