Atty. Todd S. Schafer
Todd Schafer is recognized as one of the best trial lawyers of his generation. As the son of founding partner Timothy Schafer, Todd was immersed in the courtroom at an early stage of his career and was given an opportunity to try many cases at a young age.
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Todd S. Schafer is a personal injury attorney based in Merrillville, Indiana, practicing at Schafer & Schafer LLP. They have 16+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2010. Admitted to practice in Indiana, Indiana State Bar Association (2010). Educated at Valparaiso University (J.D., 2010). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs (2026). Serands clients in Merrillville, IN and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About
- Todd Schafer is recognized as one of the best trial lawyers of his generation
- As the son of founding partner Timothy Schafer, Todd was immersed in the courtroom at an early stage of his career and was given an opportunity to try many cases at a young age
- Demonstrating exceptional skill and tenacity, he quickly earned a reputation for winning challenging cases and achieving remarkable results, even in conservative jurisdictions
- At just 30 years old, Todd secured a landmark $32.5 million verdict for a young mother who sustained brain damage in a collision involving a semi-truck
- This achievement is believed to make him the youngest attorney in the country to serve as lead counsel in a case resulting in a verdict of $30 million or more
- Since then, Todd has continued to achieve record-breaking results, earning a spot on the list of the nation’s Top 100 Jury Verdicts an impressive three times
- Todd is proudly a member of the prestigious Inner Circle of Advocates, an exclusive invitation-only organization of the top 100 trial lawyers in the United States
- Todd was asked to join the Inner Circle at just 39 years old, making him one of the youngest attorneys to ever be invited to join this elite group
- Todd Schafer’s record of success reflects not only his exceptional legal expertise but also his unwavering dedication to achieving justice for his clients
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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 Indiana
Practicing law in Indiana. Legal matters in Indiana are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Merrillville are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Indiana state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Indiana 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 Indiana courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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