Atty. Mark Leonard Shaffer

Atty. Mark Leonard Shaffer

Mr. Mark Leonard Shaffer is a lawyer practicing civil rights, government contracts, civil practice and 6 other areas of law.

Washington Washington 53 Years Experience 53 year
Call (771) 772-9949

Profile Summary

About Mark Leonard Shaffer at a glance

Mark Leonard Shaffer is a Member based in Washington, District of Columbia, practicing at The Shaffer Law Firm, PLLC. They have 53+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1973. Their practice focuses on employment, business, ip, white collar, and litigation. Admitted to practice in California (1973), District of Columbia (1981), Maryland (1992), and U.S. Court of Federal Claims and U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth, Fifth and Ninth Circuits (1996). Educated at Boalt Hall School of Law, University of California (J.D., 1972) and University of California, Berkeley (B.A., 1969). Serves clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Mr. Mark Leonard Shaffer is a lawyer practicing civil rights, government contracts, civil practice and 6 other areas of law
  • Mark received a B.A. degree from University of California, Berkeley in 1969, and has been licensed for 53 years
  • Mark practices at The Shaffer Law Firm, PLLC in Washington, DC

Practice Areas Explained

Mark Leonard Shaffer's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Mark Leonard 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.

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Business & Corporate Law

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Intellectual Property

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White Collar Crimes

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Civil Litigation

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in District of Columbia

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Mark Leonard Shaffer

Where is Mark Leonard Shaffer's law office located?
Mark Leonard Shaffer's law practice is located in Washington, District of Columbia. The firm is The Shaffer Law Firm, PLLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Mark Leonard Shaffer handle?
Mark Leonard Shaffer focuses on employment, business, ip, white collar, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in District of Columbia.
How long has Mark Leonard Shaffer practiced law?
Mark Leonard Shaffer has 53+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1973.
Where did Mark Leonard Shaffer go to law school?
Mark Leonard Shaffer earned their education at (J.D., 1972); (B.A., 1969).
How can I contact Mark Leonard Shaffer for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Boalt Hall School of Law, University of California
- 1972
B.A.
University of California, Berkeley
- 1969

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1973
District of Columbia
Admitted: 1981
Maryland
Admitted: 1992
U.S. Court of Federal Claims and U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth, Fifth and Ninth Circuits
Admitted: 1996

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