Michael A. Schafer

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Michael A. Schafer
Get your questions answered today if you have been injured through no fault of your own.
5.0 star rating
Stop looking...you've found the BEST!
- Janice, a Car Accident client
5.0 star rating
Posted by personal injury client.
- Teresa, a Personal Injury client

Overview

Avvo Rating

10.0

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Experience 5.0 star rating
Industry Recognition 5.0 star rating
Professional Conduct 5.0 star rating

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Contributor level 10

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Practice Areas

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Fees

Contingent (33%-40%)

Contact Information

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  • 502-584-9511
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  • The Schafer Law Office
    440 South Seventh Street
    Suite 200
    Louisville, KY 40203
    Office: 502-584-9511
    Fax: 502-589-9472
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Languages Spoken

  • English

About Me

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I went to HighSchool in Louisville, KY and graduated from Trinity High School in 1977. I then obtained a Bachelor of Science in Commerce from the University of... more

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Client Reviews

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5 star rating

“Stop looking...you've found the BEST!”

Posted by: Janice, about 3 years ago.

Client Review: I have called upon Mike Schafer twice for legal services, once for an accident I was involved in and the other for my 15 year old daughter who was... more
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5 star rating

“Posted by personal injury client.”

Posted by: Teresa, about 3 years ago.

Client Review: Mike helped my family during our accident case in 2006,2009.He was very helpful with any questions I had. He has made my family and I feel that we... more
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Peer Endorsements

Endorsements

31 endorsements


John Bisnar

Why is Mike Schafer your best choice for a personal injury attorney in Kentucky? Mike is a true "Southern Gentleman", as well as a skilled... more

Endorsement from lawyer: John Bisnar , Los Angeles (CA), About 3 years ago
Christopher Michael Davis

Mike Schafer is a great lawyer and advocate for his clients. He works hard to get the best possible result, and no stones go unturned if he... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Christopher Davis , Seattle (WA), About 3 years ago
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Résumé

 

License

27 years since Michael A. Schafer was first licensed to practice law.

State License status Year acquired Last updated by Avvo
Kentucky Authorized to practice law 1986 04/21/2010

We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

Work Experience

Position Duration
Attorney at The Schafer Law Office 1990–present
Attorney at The O'Bryan Law Firm 1988–1990
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Education

School Major Degree Graduated
Louis D. Brandeis School of Law at the University of Louisville Law Juris Doctor 1985
University of Louisville Marketing Bachelor of Science in Commerce 1981
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Awards

Award Name Granting Organization Date
Top 100 Trial Lawyers The National Trial Lawyers 2012
Louisville's Top Lawyers Louisville Magazine 2012
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Associations

Position Association Name Duration
Member American Lawyer Academy 2009–present
Member American Justice Association 2005–present
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Portfolio

Contribution

Contributor Level 10
Answers: 55 Legal Answers
3 Best Answers - chosen by asker
28 Answers marked "I agree" by other lawyers
6 Answers marked helpful by other users
Guides: 13 Legal Guides
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Publications

Article Publication Date
7 Potholes That Can Wreck Your Kentucky Accident Case Word Association Publishers 2009
What You Don't Know About Buying Car Insurance Can Hurt You Word Association Publishers 2008

Speaking Engagements

Presentation Name Conference Date
Car Accidents and Car Insurance Jefersontown Optimist Club 2012
Anti-Bullying Anti-Bullying Parent Education and Awareness 2012
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