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Peter Marc Schaeffer

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Peter Marc Schaeffer

8.1

Excellent

Experience 3.0 star rating
Industry Recognition 3.0 star rating
Professional Conduct 5.0 star rating

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Overview

Practice Areas
  • 85% Workers Compensation
    13 years, 1,200 cases (2 examples)
  • 10% Employment / Labor
    12 years, 100 cases
  • 5% Sexual Harassment
    10 years, 50 cases

Fees & Payments

Fees

  • Fixed (Always)
  • Free Consultation (30 minutes)

Payment types

Cash, Check

Contact Information
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  • The Law Offices of Dr. Peter M. Schaeffer Esq.
    167 Masters Avenue Suite A
    Riverside, CA 92507
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About Me

Photos (8)

Videos (1)

About me: I was born in Brooklyn New York but moved to a small town on Long Island about 30 minutes from Manhattan, called Rockville Centre. I began my college career at... more

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Client Reviews

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4.9524 star rating 21 reviews
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5 star rating

“Not just a lawyer”

Posted by: Joseph, 2009-10-12 about 1 month ago. Flag as objectionable

Client Review: First time I met Peter Schaeffer I crawled into his office with a work injury. Regardless of the tears rolling down my face, Peter asked me one... more
5 star rating

“Peter Schaeffer to save the day!!”

Posted by: Leticia, 2009-09-29 about 1 month ago. Flag as objectionable

Client Review: I was injured on the job and went to Mr.Schaeffer for help. My first impression of him is that "This man plays no games!!" Peter is very straight to... more
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Endorsements

Endorsements

10 endorsements

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Barry Adam Saperstein

I specialize in worker's compensation defense. I have known Dr. Schaeffer as an applicant's attorney for over three years. During that period of... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Barry Saperstein , Menifee (CA), About 1 month ago
Raffy Mikaelian Boulgourjian

Dr. Schaeffer is the attorney I turn to on worker's compensation matters. He is a consummate professional and a dedicated advocate.

Endorsement from lawyer: Raffy Boulgourjian , Glendale (CA), 3 months ago
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Résumé

Licenses
  • 13 years since Peter Marc Schaeffer was first licensed to practice law in CA.

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

Work Experience
Position Duration
Managing Partner at The Law Offices of Dr. Peter M. Schaeffer 1996–present
Owner at Schaeffer Motors 1982–1995
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Education
School Major Degree Graduated
Citrus Belt Law School Law JD - Juris Doctor 1985
University of Southern California Pharmacy Doctor of Pharmacy 1970
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Awards
Award Name Granting Organization Date
Certificate Trial Lawers College - Gerry Spence 2005
Specialization in Workers Compensation University of California Riverside 2003
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Associations
Position Association Name Duration
California Pharmacy Association 1970–present
Riverside County Bar Association 1996–present
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Portfolio

Avvo Answers
Avvo Contribution: Contributor Level 6
Question: My boss is a bully and doesn't care that I could...
Peter's answer: Report your injury to your employer. File a workers compensation claim...demand a DWC 1 claim form... more
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Publications
Article Publication Date
Three Ways to Settle Your Workers Compensation Claim Your Workers Comp Claim 2006

Cases
Title:
Chavez v. Interstate Brands
Practice Area:
Workers Compensation
Outcome:
Nearly $1,000,000 settlement
Description:
Injured worker had arm caught in a bakery dough machine. Safety equipment was removed and emergency cut off switches were not working properly. It...

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Speaking Engagements
Speaking Engagement Name Conference Date
1031 Tax Free Exchanges in a Recession Riverside Board of Realtors 1983

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