Atty. Steven Michael Schaffer

Atty. Steven Michael Schaffer

Steven Michael Schaffer is a lawyer. Steven Michael received a degree from Fordham, and has been licensed for 40 years.

Brooklyn Brooklyn 40 Years Experience 40 year
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Steven Michael Schaffer is an attorney based in Brooklyn, New York. They have 40+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1986. Admitted to practice in New York (1986). Educated at Fordham (—). Serves clients in Brooklyn, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

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  • Steven Michael Schaffer is a lawyer
  • Steven Michael received a degree from Fordham, and has been licensed for 40 years
  • Steven Michael practices in Brooklyn, NY

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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 Brooklyn 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.

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Steven Michael Schaffer has 40+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1986.
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Education

Fordham
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1986

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