Atty. Stuart R. Shafer
Stuart R. Shafer has achieved the highest rating for legal ability in Martindale-Hubbell. 50 years of Aggressive Litigation/Effective Mediation.
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Stuart R. Shafer is a Principal based in Lansing, Michigan, practicing at Stuart R. Shafer, P.C.. They have 51+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1975. Their practice focuses on dui/dwi, divorce, child custody, criminal defense, and family law. Admitted to practice in Texas (Inactive) (1975), Michigan All Courts (1975), Michigan (1975), and United States District Court for the Western District of Michigan (1988). Educated at St. Mary's University School of Law (J.D. Law, 1974) and Temple University (B.S. Michigan, 1970). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of State Bar of Michigan Ingham County Bar Association. Serands clients in Lansing, MI and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Stuart R. Shafer has achieved the highest rating for legal ability in Martindale-Hubbell. 50 years of Aggressive Litigation/Effective Mediation
- Stuart R. Shafer, P.C., Lansing, MI, 1995—
- President, Divorce and Family Litigation and Mediation, Drunk Driving, Federal and State Criminal Defense, Commercial and Corporate Litigation, Reid and Reid Law Firm, Lansing, MI, 1987-1995
- Partner, Divorce and Family Litigation and Mediation, Drunk Driving, Federal and State Criminal Defense, Commercial and Corporate Litigation, Ingham County Prosecutor's Office, Lansing, MI, 1975-1987
- Chief Attorney, Priority Prosecution Unit
- Investigate and Prosecute Murder, Drug, White Collar, Fraud, Political Corruption, Habitual Offender, and other priority cases
- Supervision and training of attorneys in screening, investigation, pre-trial, trial, and disposition of criminal cases
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- Strathmore Who's Who
- Super Lawyers
- President, American Inns of Court, Thomas M. Cooley Chapter
stu@stushafer.com
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Why local counsel matters in Michigan
Practicing law in Michigan. Legal matters in Michigan are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Lansing are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Michigan state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Michigan brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Michigan courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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