Atty. Michael Joseph Schaffer
Michael Joseph Schaffer is a lawyer practicing trusts and estates, taxation, trusts and 3 other areas of law. Michael received a B.S. degree from State University of New York at Albany in 1988, and has been licensed for 34 years.
Taxation & More Attorney · Serving Mineola, NY · 34+ Years Experience
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About Michael Joseph Schaffer at a Glance
Michael Joseph Schaffer is a Partner based in Mineola, New York, practicing at Meltzer, Lippe, Goldstein & Breitstone, LLP. They have 34+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1992. Their practice focuses on trusts, probate, estate planning, tax, and elder law. Admitted to practice in New York (1992). Educated at Hofstra University School of Law (J.D., 1991) and State University of New York at Albany (B.S. Accounting, 1988). Serves clients in Mineola, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Michael Joseph Schaffer
- Michael Joseph Schaffer is a lawyer practicing trusts and estates, taxation, trusts and 3 other areas of law
- Michael received a B.S. degree from State University of New York at Albany in 1988, and has been licensed for 34 years
- Michael practices at Meltzer, Lippe, Goldstein & Breitstone, LLP in Mineola, NY
Practice Areas Explained
Michael Joseph Schaffer's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Michael Joseph Schaffer handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Mineola.
Trusts in Mineola
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Probate in Mineola
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Estate Planning & Probate in Mineola
An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.
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Tax Law in Mineola
Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.
Michael Joseph Schaffer is one of 84,606 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax attorneys in New York →
Elder Law in Mineola
Elder law attorneys for Medicaid planning, long-term care, guardianship, conservatorship, and elder abuse.
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Mineola
Practicing law in New York. Legal matters in New York are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Mineola are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate New York state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in New York 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 New York courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Mineola Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Mineola-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 Mineola Choose Michael Joseph Schaffer
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 Michael Joseph Schaffer's practice in the field of trusts, probate, estate planning, tax, and elder law.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Michael Joseph Schaffer brings 34+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering trusts, probate, and estate planning, Michael Joseph Schaffer can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Mineola
A Mineola-based practice means Michael Joseph Schaffer 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 Michael Joseph Schaffer Handles in Mineola
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