Atty. Wayne Joseph Schaefer

Atty. Wayne Joseph Schaefer

Wayne Joseph Schaefer is a lawyer practicing labor, public sector employment law, public employee retirement and 19 other areas of law. Wayne received a B.A. degree from State University of New York at Stony Brook in 1979, and has been licensed for 41 years.

New Hyde Park New Hyde Park 41 yrs experience 41 year
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Profile Summary

About Wayne Joseph Schaefer at a glance

Wayne Joseph Schaefer is an Of Counsel based in New Hyde Park, New York, practicing at Weiss Zarett Brofman Sonnenklar & Levy, P.C.. They have 41+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1985. Their practice focuses on wrongful termination, discrimination, employment, workers comp, and ssd. Admitted to practice in Florida (1985), New York (1987), U.S. District Court, Eastern and Southern Districts of New York and U.S. Tax Court (1987), and U.S. Supreme Court (1999). Educated at University of Miami (J.D., 1985) and State University of New York at Stony Brook (B.A., 1979). Active member of The Florida Bar Nassau County, Suffolk County, New York State and American (Labor and Employment Law Section) Bar Associations. Serands clients in New Hyde Park, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Wayne Joseph Schaefer is a lawyer practicing labor, public sector employment law, public employee retirement and 19 other areas of law
  • Wayne received a B.A. degree from State University of New York at Stony Brook in 1979, and has been licensed for 41 years
  • Wayne practices at Weiss Zarett Brofman Sonnenklar & Levy, P.C. in New Hyde Park, NY

Practice Areas Explained

Wayne Joseph Schaefer's Areas of Practice

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

Wrongful Termination

Wayne Joseph Schaefer is one of 6,921 wrongful termination attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wrongful termination attorneys in New York →

Workplace Discrimination

Wayne Joseph Schaefer is one of 7,100 discrimination attorneys indexed nationally. Browse discrimination attorneys in New York →

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

Wayne Joseph Schaefer is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in New York →

Workers Compensation

Workers compensation lawyers help injured workers get medical care, lost wages, and disability benefits. Free consult, no fee unless you win.

Wayne Joseph Schaefer is one of 55,389 workers comp attorneys indexed nationally. Browse workers comp attorneys in New York →

Social Security Disability

SSDI and SSI attorneys for disability claims, denied benefits, and Social Security appeals.

Wayne Joseph Schaefer is one of 26,532 ssd attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ssd attorneys in New York →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in New York

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Wayne Joseph Schaefer

Where is Wayne Joseph Schaefer's law office located?
Wayne Joseph Schaefer's law practice is located in New Hyde Park, New York. The firm is Weiss Zarett Brofman Sonnenklar & Levy, P.C.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Wayne Joseph Schaefer handle?
Wayne Joseph Schaefer focuses on wrongful termination, discrimination, employment, workers comp, ssd. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has Wayne Joseph Schaefer practiced law?
Wayne Joseph Schaefer has 41+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1985.
Where did Wayne Joseph Schaefer go to law school?
Wayne Joseph Schaefer earned their education at (J.D., 1985); (B.A., 1979).
How can I contact Wayne Joseph Schaefer for a consultation?
You can contact Wayne Joseph Schaefer 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.
University of Miami
- 1985
B.A.
State University of New York at Stony Brook
- 1979

Bar Admissions

Florida
Admitted: 1985
New York
Admitted: 1987
U.S. District Court, Eastern and Southern Districts of New York and U.S. Tax Court
Admitted: 1987
U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 1999
U.S.Court of Appeals, Second Circuit
Admitted: 2000

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