Medical Malpractice & More Attorney · Serving Salt Lake City, UT · 54+ Years Experience
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About Thomas A. Schaffer at a Glance
Thomas A. Schaffer is a Member based in Salt Lake City, Utah, practicing at Thomas A. Schaffer. They have 54+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1972. Their practice focuses on medical malpractice and personal injury. Admitted to practice in Ohio (1972), U.S. District Court, Southern District of Ohio (1972), U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit (1974), and U.S. Supreme Court (1975). Educated at University of Cincinnati (J.D., 1972) and University of Michigan (B.A., 1969). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Dayton. Serves clients in Salt Lake City, UT and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Thomas A. Schaffer
- Mr. Thomas A. Schaffer is a lawyer practicing medical malpractice, negligence
- Thomas A. received a B.A. degree from University of Michigan in 1969, and has been licensed for 54 years
- Thomas A. practices at Thomas A. Schaffer in Salt Lake City, UT
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Thomas A. Schaffer's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Thomas A. Schaffer handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Salt Lake City.
Medical Malpractice in Salt Lake City
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 in Salt Lake City
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.
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Salt Lake City
Practicing law in Utah. Legal matters in Utah are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Salt Lake City are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Utah state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Utah 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 Utah courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Salt Lake City Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Salt Lake City-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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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Salt Lake City Choose Thomas A. 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 Thomas A. Schaffer's practice in the field of medical malpractice and personal injury.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Thomas A. Schaffer brings 54+ 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 Ohio, U.S. District Court, Southern District of Ohio, and U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit, Thomas A. Schaffer can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering medical malpractice and personal injury, Thomas A. Schaffer can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Salt Lake City
A Salt Lake City-based practice means Thomas A. Schaffer attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
Case Types
Common Legal Issues Thomas A. Schaffer Handles in Salt Lake City
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