About Thomas

Biography

Practice Areas

Weekly I handle residential and commercial real estate transactions. I am also a certified title agent. Therefore, you can obtain all your services from one source opposed to having to deal with multiple individuals.

28 years

20%

Criminal Defense 15%

I have handled over a 1000 preliminary hearings and 250 trials, as well as handled countless appeals to the Pennsylvania Superior Court and Pennsylvania Supreme Court..

28 years

15%

Estate Planning 15%

I have probated countless estates, including complex and those of multi-million dollar value. I am well versed in estate planning.

28 years

15%

Oil and Gas 15%

Qualifications matter! Would you go to a foot doctor to have your teeth fixed? I am the only attorney in the tri-state that has a mineral engineering degree and a law degree. Be sure to check an attorney's background before hiring him/her.

28 years

15%

Personal Injury 15%

I have litigated over 250 trials in my life. Be sure to check an attorney's experience before you hire him/her.

28 years

15%

Civil Rights 5%

I have handled the only civil rights case ever litigated in Fayette County. I won said case against a teacher that preyed on little girls. I have handled numerous civil cases thereafter.

28 years

Energy and Utilities 5%

I have handled numerous Marcellous gas matters, as well as wind mill and cell tower matter. I have handled countless eminent domain matters that include easements, right-of-ways, etc. In all the above but Marcellous matters, attorney's fees are free.

23 years

Family 5%

I have handled countless divorces, supposal support, custody, child support, adoption, protection from abuse (PFA) and other related matters

Workers Compensation 5%

I have handled and I am well versed in worker's compensation claims.

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Licenses

Licensed in Pennsylvania for 24 years

State: Pennsylvania

Acquired: 2001

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No misconduct found

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Location

Shaffer Thomas W

17 Pittsburgh Street, Uniontown, PA, 15401

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Law Offices of Thomas W. Shaffer

11 Pittsburgh St, Uniontown, PA, 15401-3312

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Thomas W. Shaffer's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

2 Client Reviews

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Posted by Naomi | March 29, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Slip and Fall Accident

GREAT PERSONAL INJURY LITIGATOR

I had a very serious slip and fall at a local business establishment that resulted in serious bodily injuries. Attorney Shaffer promptly and vigorously navigated the complex legal issues of the liable parties and obtained a settlement of my claim that I was completely satisfied with. I recommend Atto...rney Shaffer for any type of personal injury claim. He is a true fighter for his client's rights.

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Posted by anonymous | December 13, 2017 | Hired Attorney

Excellent lawyer

Mr. Shaffer is a excellent lawyer and has helped us out...very compassionate and smart..

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Experience

Rating: 6.5 (Good)

Honors

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Book Award, Dean's List, I Had written the best brief and made the best oral argument in law school obtaining the coveted Book Award.

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Associations

American Bar Association

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Pennsylvania Bar Association

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