Atty. Toby M Schaffer
If you have been injured due to someone else’s negligence, you should not have to suffer financially. Unfortunately, insurance companies don’t always see it that way.
Medical Malpractice & More Attorney · Serving Stamford, CT · 47+ Years Experience
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About Toby M Schaffer at a Glance
Toby M Schaffer is an Associate based in Stamford, Connecticut, practicing at Shapiro & Siegel, P.C.. They have 47+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1979. Their practice focuses on medical malpractice, personal injury, workers comp, and tbi/sci. Admitted to practice in New York U.S. District Court, District of Connecticut U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New Y (1979) and Connecticut U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Southern and Western Districts of New York U.S. Court of Appeals, (1985). Educated at Brooklyn Law School (J.D., 1978) and Barnard College (B.A., 1975). Active member of Connecticut Bar Association Connecticut Trial Lawyers Association. Serves clients in Stamford, CT and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Toby M Schaffer
- If you have been injured due to someone else’s negligence, you should not have to suffer financially
- Unfortunately, insurance companies don’t always see it that way
- They focus on minimizing the amount they pay out in order to maximize their profits
- Injured parties in Connecticut and New York enlist the help of attorney Toby M. Schaffer in order to put an assertive, knowledgeable and experienced personal injury lawyer in their corner
- Ms. Schaffer understands how to stand up to big insurance companies and recover the amount that her clients deserve
Practice Areas Explained
Toby M Schaffer's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Toby M Schaffer handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Stamford.
Medical Malpractice in Stamford
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 Stamford
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.
Toby M Schaffer is one of 262,557 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Connecticut →
Workers Compensation in Stamford
Workers compensation lawyers help injured workers get medical care, lost wages, and disability benefits. Free consult, no fee unless you win.
Toby M Schaffer is one of 54,932 workers comp attorneys indexed nationally. Browse workers comp attorneys in Connecticut →
Brain & Spinal Cord Injury in Stamford
Toby M Schaffer is one of 10,159 tbi/sci attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tbi/sci attorneys in Connecticut →
Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Stamford
Practicing law in Connecticut. Legal matters in Connecticut are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Stamford are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Connecticut state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Connecticut 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 Connecticut courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Stamford Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Stamford-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 Stamford Choose Toby M 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 Toby M Schaffer's practice in the field of medical malpractice, personal injury, workers comp, and tbi/sci.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Toby M Schaffer brings 47+ 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 New York U.S. District Court, District of Connecticut U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New Y and Connecticut U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Southern and Western Districts of New York U.S. Court of Appeals,, Toby M Schaffer can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering medical malpractice, personal injury, and workers comp, Toby M Schaffer can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Stamford
A Stamford-based practice means Toby M 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 Toby M Schaffer Handles in Stamford
Below is a representative sample of the types of matters Toby M Schaffer has experience with under Connecticut law. If your situation involves one of these case categories, this attorney may be well positioned to help you understand your options.
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