Atty. T. Dillon Schaefer

Atty. T. Dillon Schaefer

T. Dillon Schaefer is a lawyer practicing personal injury, torts, insurance and 2 other areas of law.

Cardiff By The Sea Cardiff By The Sea 51 Years Experience 51 year
Call (858) 400-4320

Profile Summary

About T. Dillon Schaefer at a glance

T. Dillon Schaefer is a Member based in Cardiff By The Sea, California, practicing at Thomas Dillon Schaefer APLC. They have 51+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1975. Their practice focuses on medical malpractice, personal injury, product liability, and insurance. Admitted to practice in California (1975). Educated at California Western School of Law (J.D., 1975) and University of California at Santa Barbara (B.A., 1970). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of San Diego County and American Bar Associations State Bar of California San Diego Trial Lawyers Association Criminal Defense Bar Association of San Diego County Criminal Defense Lawyers Club of San Diego The Association of Trial Lawyers of America. Serves clients in Cardiff By The Sea, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • T. Dillon Schaefer is a lawyer practicing personal injury, torts, insurance and 2 other areas of law
  • T. received a B.A. degree from University of California at Santa Barbara in 1970, and has been licensed for 51 years
  • T. practices at Thomas Dillon Schaefer APLC in Cardiff-By-The-Sea, CA

Practice Areas Explained

T. Dillon Schaefer's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases T. Dillon Schaefer handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Medical Malpractice

Medical malpractice lawyers represent patients harmed by negligent doctors, hospitals, and other providers. Free case review, no fee unless you win.

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Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

T. Dillon Schaefer is one of 238,048 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in California →

Product Liability

T. Dillon Schaefer is one of 60,257 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability attorneys in California →

Insurance Law

Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in California

Practicing law in California. Legal matters in California are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Cardiff By The Sea are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate California state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in California 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 California courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about T. Dillon Schaefer

Where is T. Dillon Schaefer's law office located?
T. Dillon Schaefer's law practice is located in Cardiff By The Sea, California. The firm is Thomas Dillon Schaefer APLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does T. Dillon Schaefer handle?
T. Dillon Schaefer focuses on medical malpractice, personal injury, product liability, insurance. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has T. Dillon Schaefer practiced law?
T. Dillon Schaefer has 51+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1975.
Where did T. Dillon Schaefer go to law school?
T. Dillon Schaefer earned their education at (J.D., 1975); (B.A., 1970).
How can I contact T. Dillon Schaefer for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has T. Dillon Schaefer received?
T. Dillon Schaefer's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
California Western School of Law
- 1975
B.A.
University of California at Santa Barbara
- 1970

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1975

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