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Michael Douglas Shafer

Michael Douglas Shafer
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Industry Recognition
Professional Conduct

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Contributor level 19

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Overview

Practice Areas

Fees and Payment Types

Fees

Contingent (25%-45%), Fixed (Sometimes), Free Consultation (60 minutes), Hourly ($200-$300/hour), Retainer (Sometimes)

Payment types

Cash, Check, Credit Card

Contact Information

  • Shafer & Associates
    Attorneys At Law
    Norco, CA 92860
    Office: 951-272-8357
    Mobile: 951-256-6663
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Languages Spoken

  • American Sign Language
  • English
  • Spanish

References

Client Reviews

Average Client Rating


“Favorable outcome.”

Posted by: Shelley, over 1 year ago.

Client Review: Recently my son was in serious legal trouble. We hired Mr. Schafer to guide us through the treacherous legal maze. We felt like he fought for us and... more
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“Great Attorney”

Posted by: Charlie, over 1 year ago.

Client Review: Recently I found myself waist deep in legal troubles, and really did not know where to turn. Mick Schafer took my case and professionally guided me... more
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Peer Endorsements

Endorsements

40 endorsements


Tatiana Kadetskaya

Excellent lawyer!

Endorsement from lawyer: Tatiana Kadetskaya , Philadelphia (PA), 9 days ago
Joseph Land

I endorse this lawyer.

Endorsement from lawyer: Joseph Land , Los Angeles (CA), 10 days ago
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Résumé

 

License

26 years since Michael Douglas Shafer was first licensed to practice law.

State License status Year acquired Last updated by Avvo
California Active 1987 03/18/2013

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

Work Experience

Position Duration
ASSOCIATE ATTORNEY at MORTON, SCHLEGEL, STONE & MANNING 1987–1994

Education

School Major Degree Graduated
Univ of California at Los Angeles undergraduate
Western State Univ law

Awards

Award Name Granting Organization Date
Top Contributor AVVO 2012
AMERICAN JURISPRUDENCE AWARD-TORTS WSU 1984

Associations

Position Association Name Duration
Member Orange County Trial Lawyers Association 1990–present
Member Riverside County Bar Association 1990–present
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Portfolio

Contribution

Contributor Level 19
Answers: 2,962 Legal Answers
25 Best Answers - chosen by asker
927 Answers marked "I agree" by other lawyers
338 Answers marked helpful by other users
Guides: 0 Legal Guides
0 Staff Picks
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Speaking Engagements

Presentation Name Conference Date
Diversion Programs and the Law. Quarterly Meeting 2011
Meth in the family? Monthly Meeting 2011