Atty. Nathan D. Shaffer

Atty. Nathan D. Shaffer

Nathan D. Shaffer is a lawyer practicing litigation, intellectual property law.

San Francisco San Francisco 14 Years Experience 14 year
Call (213) 539-2626

Profile Summary

About Nathan D. Shaffer at a glance

Nathan D. Shaffer is an Attorney based in San Francisco, California, practicing at Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP. They have 14+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2012. Their practice focuses on real estate, ip, and litigation. Admitted to practice in California (2012). Educated at University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh PA University of California Berkeley School of Law Boalt Hall, Berkeley CA (—). Serves clients in San Francisco, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Nathan D. Shaffer is a lawyer practicing litigation, intellectual property law
  • Nathan received a degree from University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh PA, and has been licensed for 14 years
  • Nathan practices at Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP in San Francisco, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Nathan D. Shaffer's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Nathan D. Shaffer handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

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Intellectual Property

IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.

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Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in California

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Nathan D. Shaffer

Where is Nathan D. Shaffer's law office located?
Nathan D. Shaffer's law practice is located in San Francisco, California. The firm is Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Nathan D. Shaffer handle?
Nathan D. Shaffer focuses on real estate, ip, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Nathan D. Shaffer practiced law?
Nathan D. Shaffer has 14+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2012.
Where did Nathan D. Shaffer go to law school?
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Education

University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh PA University of California Berkeley School of Law Boalt Hall, Berkeley CA
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 2012

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