Atty. Steven J Schaffer
Steven J Schaffer is a lawyer. Steven received a degree from New York University in 1978, and has been licensed for 50 years.
Attorney · Serving Florham Park, NJ · 50+ Years Experience
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About Steven J Schaffer at a Glance
Steven J Schaffer is a Member based in Florham Park, New Jersey, practicing at Burns & Schaffer. They have 50+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1976. Admitted to practice in New Jersey (1976) and District of Columbia (1980). Educated at New York University (LL.M., 1978) and Rutgers University (J.D., 1976). Active member of American Bar Association The District of Columbia Bar. Serves clients in Florham Park, NJ and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Steven J Schaffer
- Steven J Schaffer is a lawyer
- Steven received a degree from New York University in 1978, and has been licensed for 50 years
- Steven practices at Burns & Schaffer in Florham Park, NJ
Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Florham Park
Practicing law in New Jersey. Legal matters in New Jersey are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Florham Park are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate New Jersey state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in New Jersey 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 Jersey courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Florham Park Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Florham Park-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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Why Clients in Florham Park Choose Steven J 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 Steven J Schaffer's practice.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Steven J Schaffer brings 50+ 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 Jersey and District of Columbia, Steven J Schaffer can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Local Presence in Florham Park
A Florham Park-based practice means Steven J 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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