Business Taxation & More Attorney · Serving Oklahoma City, OK · 60+ Years Experience
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About John N. Schaefer at a Glance
John N. Schaefer is an Of Counsel based in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, practicing at McAfee & Taft A Professional Corporation. They have 60+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1966. Their practice focuses on family law, business, and tax. Admitted to practice in Texas (1966) and Oklahoma U.S. Tax Court (1973). Educated at University of Texas LL.B. 1966 Phi Alpha Delta University of Texas LL.B. The George Washington University (—) and University of Oklahoma B.B.A. Accounting (—). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Professional Organizations and Memberships •Oklahoma County Bar Association •Oklahoma Bar Association. Serves clients in Oklahoma City, OK and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About John N. Schaefer
- Mr. John N. Schaefer is a lawyer practicing business transactions and finance, tax and family wealth, business taxation and 1 other area of law
- John received a B.B.A. degree from University of Oklahoma, and has been licensed for 60 years
- John practices at McAfee & Taft A Professional Corporation in Oklahoma City, OK
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John N. Schaefer's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John N. Schaefer handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Oklahoma City.
Family Law in Oklahoma City
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Business & Corporate Law in Oklahoma City
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Tax Law in Oklahoma City
Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Oklahoma City
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 Oklahoma 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 venue, 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.
Oklahoma City Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Oklahoma City-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Oklahoma City Choose John N. Schaefer
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish John N. Schaefer's practice in the field of family law, business, and tax.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
John N. Schaefer brings 60+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in Texas and Oklahoma U.S. Tax Court, John N. Schaefer can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering family law, business, and tax, John N. Schaefer can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Oklahoma City
A Oklahoma City-based practice means John N. Schaefer attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues John N. Schaefer Handles in Oklahoma City
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