Atty. Karen A Shaffer

Atty. Karen A Shaffer

Karen A Shaffer is a lawyer. Karen received a B.A. degree from The American University in 1969, and has been licensed for 54 years.

Brevard Brevard 54 yrs experience 54 year
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About Karen A Shaffer at a glance

Karen A Shaffer is a Member based in Brevard, North Carolina, practicing at Karen A. Shaffer. They have 54+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1972. Admitted to practice in Maryland (1972), District of Columbia (1973), U.S. District Court, District of Columbia and U.S. Court of Appeals, District of Columbia Circuit (1975), and U.S. Supreme Court (1976). Educated at The American University (J.D., 1972) and The American University (B.A., 1969). Active member of Virginia State Bar District of Columbia Bar. Serands clients in Brevard, NC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Karen A Shaffer is a lawyer
  • Karen received a B.A. degree from The American University in 1969, and has been licensed for 54 years
  • Karen practices at Karen A. Shaffer in Brevard, NC

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in North Carolina

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

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Where is Karen A Shaffer's law office located?
Karen A Shaffer's law practice is located in Brevard, North Carolina. The firm is Karen A. Shaffer. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
How long has Karen A Shaffer practiced law?
Karen A Shaffer has 54+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1972.
Where did Karen A Shaffer go to law school?
Karen A Shaffer earned their education at (J.D., 1972); (B.A., 1969).
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Education

J.D.
The American University
- 1972
B.A.
The American University
- 1969

Bar Admissions

Maryland
Admitted: 1972
District of Columbia
Admitted: 1973
U.S. District Court, District of Columbia and U.S. Court of Appeals, District of Columbia Circuit
Admitted: 1975
U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 1976
Virginia
Admitted: 1987

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