Atty. Wayne Alan Shaffer

Atty. Wayne Alan Shaffer

Wayne Alan Shaffer is a lawyer practicing personal injury, products liability, insurance defense and 4 other areas of law. Wayne received a B.A. degree from University of Nevada - Reno in 1977, and has been licensed for 45 years.

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Profile Summary

About Wayne Alan Shaffer at a glance

Wayne Alan Shaffer is a Retired Partner based in Reno, Nevada. They have 45+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1981. Their practice focuses on car accidents, personal injury, construction, product liability, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Nevada (1981), California (1982), and U.S. District Court, District of Nevada and U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit (1983). Educated at California Western School of Law (J.D., 1981) and University of Nevada - Reno (B.A., 1977). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Master, State Bar of Nevada State Bar of California Washoe County and American Bar Associations The Association of Trial Lawyers of America Association of Defense Trial Attorneys Defense Research Institute American Inns of Court. Serands clients in Reno, NV and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Wayne Alan Shaffer is a lawyer practicing personal injury, products liability, insurance defense and 4 other areas of law
  • Wayne received a B.A. degree from University of Nevada - Reno in 1977, and has been licensed for 45 years
  • Wayne practices in Reno, NV

Practice Areas Explained

Wayne Alan Shaffer's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Wayne Alan Shaffer handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Car Accidents

Hurt in a car crash? Car accident lawyers fight insurance companies for fair compensation — free consult, 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.

Wayne Alan Shaffer is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Nevada →

Construction Law

Wayne Alan Shaffer is one of 40,689 construction attorneys indexed nationally. Browse construction attorneys in Nevada →

Product Liability

Wayne Alan Shaffer is one of 66,193 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability attorneys in Nevada →

Civil Litigation

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

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Nevada

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Wayne Alan Shaffer

Where is Wayne Alan Shaffer's law office located?
Wayne Alan Shaffer's law practice is located in Reno, Nevada. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Wayne Alan Shaffer handle?
Wayne Alan Shaffer focuses on car accidents, personal injury, construction, product liability, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Nevada.
How long has Wayne Alan Shaffer practiced law?
Wayne Alan Shaffer has 45+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1981.
Where did Wayne Alan Shaffer go to law school?
Wayne Alan Shaffer earned their education at (J.D., 1981); (B.A., 1977).
How can I contact Wayne Alan Shaffer for a consultation?
You can contact Wayne Alan Shaffer 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.
What awards or recognition has Wayne Alan Shaffer received?
Wayne Alan Shaffer's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
California Western School of Law
- 1981
B.A.
University of Nevada - Reno
- 1977

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Nevada
Admitted: 1981
California
Admitted: 1982
U.S. District Court, District of Nevada and U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit
Admitted: 1983

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