Atty. Robert Anthony Schaefer
Robert Anthony Schaefer is a lawyer practicing technology and science, insurance litigation and product liability defense, mass torts and industry-wide litigation. Robert received a B.A. degree from Yale University in 1994, and has been licensed for 27 years.
Insurance Litigation and Product Liability Defense & More Attorney · Serving New York, NY · 27+ Years Experience
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About Robert Anthony Schaefer at a Glance
Robert Anthony Schaefer is an Associate based in New York, New York, practicing at Harris Beach PLLC. They have 27+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1999. Their practice focuses on product liability and insurance. Admitted to practice in New York (1999), New Jersey (1999), U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York and U.S.District Court, District of New Jersey (2001), and U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York (2001). Educated at Boston University (J.D., 1998) and Yale University (B.A., 1994). Serves clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Robert Anthony Schaefer
- Robert Anthony Schaefer is a lawyer practicing technology and science, insurance litigation and product liability defense, mass torts and industry-wide litigation
- Robert received a B.A. degree from Yale University in 1994, and has been licensed for 27 years
- Robert practices at Harris Beach PLLC in New York, NY and 1 other location
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Robert Anthony Schaefer's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Robert Anthony Schaefer handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in New York.
Product Liability in New York
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Insurance Law in New York
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Why Local Counsel Matters in New York
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 New York 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.
New York Courts and Legal Process
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Why Clients in New York Choose Robert Anthony Schaefer
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 Robert Anthony Schaefer's practice in the field of product liability and insurance.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Robert Anthony Schaefer brings 27+ 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 New York, New Jersey, and U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York and U.S.District Court, District of New Jersey, Robert Anthony Schaefer can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering product liability and insurance, Robert Anthony Schaefer can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in New York
A New York-based practice means Robert Anthony Schaefer 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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