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Robert W. Schaffer is a NYC Dept. of Finance-Off. of Contracts & Purchasing based in New York, New York. They have 48+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1978. Admitted to practice in Florida (1978), New York (1980), and Massachusetts (1985). Educated at University of Miami (J.D. University, 1978) and Boston University (B.S.M. Business, 1975). Serves clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Robert W. Schaffer is a lawyer
- Robert received a B.S.M. degree from Boston University in 1975, and has been licensed for 48 years
- Robert practices in New York, NY
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