Atty. Michelle Schaffer
Michelle Schaffer is a lawyer practicing litigation, nursing home liability, premises liability and 2 other areas of law. Michelle received a B.A. degree from Tufts University in 1985, and has been licensed for 38 years.
Litigation & More Attorney · Serving Boston, MA · 38+ Years Experience
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About Michelle Schaffer at a Glance
Michelle Schaffer is a personal injury, slip & fall, product liability, and litigation attorney based in Boston, Massachusetts. They have 38+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1988. Admitted to practice in Massachusetts (1988), Maine (1989), U.S. District Court, District of Massachusetts (1989), and U.S. District Court, District of Maine (1990). Educated at Northeastern University School of Law (J.D., 1988) and Tufts University (B.A., 1985). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Massachusetts, Federal and American Bar Associations Defense Research Institute (Chair, Lawyers Professionalism and Ethics Committee, 1999-2001) Massachusetts Defense Lawyers' Association. Serves clients in Boston, MA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Michelle Schaffer
- Michelle Schaffer is a lawyer practicing litigation, nursing home liability, premises liability and 2 other areas of law
- Michelle received a B.A. degree from Tufts University in 1985, and has been licensed for 38 years
- Michelle practices in Boston, MA
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Michelle Schaffer's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Michelle Schaffer handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Boston.
Personal Injury in Boston
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.
Michelle Schaffer is one of 262,557 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Massachusetts →
Slip & Fall / Premises Liability in Boston
Michelle Schaffer is one of 29,187 slip & fall attorneys indexed nationally. Browse slip & fall attorneys in Massachusetts →
Product Liability in Boston
Michelle Schaffer is one of 65,610 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability attorneys in Massachusetts →
Civil Litigation in Boston
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
Michelle Schaffer is one of 450,751 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Massachusetts →
Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Boston
Practicing law in Massachusetts. Legal matters in Massachusetts are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Boston are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Massachusetts state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Massachusetts 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 Massachusetts courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Boston Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Boston-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 Boston Choose Michelle 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 Michelle Schaffer's practice in the field of personal injury, slip & fall, product liability, and litigation.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Michelle Schaffer brings 38+ 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 Massachusetts, Maine, and U.S. District Court, District of Massachusetts, Michelle Schaffer can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering personal injury, slip & fall, and product liability, Michelle Schaffer can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Boston
A Boston-based practice means Michelle 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 Michelle Schaffer Handles in Boston
Below is a representative sample of the types of matters Michelle Schaffer has experience with under Massachusetts law. If your situation involves one of these case categories, this attorney may be well positioned to help you understand your options.
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