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Atty. Terrence Joseph Schafer

Atty. Terrence Joseph Schafer

Terrence Joseph Schafer is a lawyer practicing trial practice, medical malpractice defense, elder abuse and 2 other areas of law. Terrence received a B.A. degree from Loyola Marymount University in 1987, and has been licensed for 36 years.

Irvine Irvine 36 yrs experience 36 year
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Profile Summary

About Terrence Joseph Schafer at a glance

Terrence Joseph Schafer is a discrimination, medical malpractice, nursing home, litigation, and elder law attorney based in Irvine, California. They have 36+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1990. Admitted to practice in California (1990), U.S. District Court, Northern District of California (1991), U.S. District Court, Central District of California (1991), and U.S. District Court, District of Arizona and U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit (1992). Educated at Loyola Law School (J.D., 1990) and Loyola Marymount University (B.A., 1987). Serands clients in Irvine, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Terrence Joseph Schafer is a lawyer practicing trial practice, medical malpractice defense, elder abuse and 2 other areas of law
  • Terrence received a B.A. degree from Loyola Marymount University in 1987, and has been licensed for 36 years
  • Terrence practices in Irvine, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Terrence Joseph Schafer's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Terrence Joseph Schafer handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Workplace Discrimination

Terrence Joseph Schafer is one of 7,100 discrimination attorneys indexed nationally. Browse discrimination attorneys in California →

Medical Malpractice

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

Terrence Joseph Schafer is one of 49,086 medical malpractice attorneys indexed nationally. Browse medical malpractice attorneys in California →

Nursing Home Abuse & Neglect

Terrence Joseph Schafer is one of 6,002 nursing home attorneys indexed nationally. Browse nursing home attorneys in California →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

Terrence Joseph Schafer is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in California →

Elder Law

Elder law attorneys for Medicaid planning, long-term care, guardianship, conservatorship, and elder abuse.

Terrence Joseph Schafer is one of 53,430 elder law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse elder law attorneys in California →

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 Irvine 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 andnue, 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 Terrence Joseph Schafer

Where is Terrence Joseph Schafer's law office located?
Terrence Joseph Schafer's law practice is located in Irvine, California. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Terrence Joseph Schafer handle?
Terrence Joseph Schafer focuses on discrimination, medical malpractice, nursing home, litigation, elder law. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Terrence Joseph Schafer practiced law?
Terrence Joseph Schafer has 36+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1990.
Where did Terrence Joseph Schafer go to law school?
Terrence Joseph Schafer earned their education at (J.D., 1990); (B.A., 1987).
How can I contact Terrence Joseph Schafer for a consultation?
You can contact Terrence Joseph Schafer directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.

Education

J.D.
Loyola Law School
- 1990
B.A.
Loyola Marymount University
- 1987

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1990
U.S. District Court, Northern District of California
Admitted: 1991
U.S. District Court, Central District of California
Admitted: 1991
U.S. District Court, District of Arizona and U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit
Admitted: 1992

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