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Thomas Joseph Schaffer

Workers compensation Attorney at Toledo, OH

5.0   7 reviews
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  • Licensed for 32 years
    State OH
    Acquired 1990
    Status
    Active No misconduct found

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

About Thomas

Learn Thomas’s areas of practice.

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Practice area
  1. Workers compensation
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    32 years, 1,000 cases

PERSONAL COMMITTED LEGAL REPRESENTATION TO THOSE INJURED AND DISABLED IN 1000S OF CASES SINCE 1990.

“I come from a family of eight where my father and mother both worked and struggled to make ends meet, week after week. I became a lawyer to help working men and women, and in particular, those that have been injured due to no fault of their own. Making ends meet is difficult enough for working men and women, but it is especially difficult when unexpected injury happens. Those injured need assistance in making sure that their claims are approved, and that any and all compensation and medical benefits available are provided. It gives me great pleasure to help such people, and I am very proud of the work we all do on behalf of working men and women at Schaffer and Associates LPA.”

Tom began practicing law in 1990. Since then, he has become a fearless advocate for injured workers. Tom assists in setting policy for the law firm and developing educational programs for the staff and the community in the area of Workers’ Compensation law.

Awards

Client's Choice 2019
Client's Choice
2019

Contact Thomas

Schaffer and Associates LPA
3130 Executive Parkway
Suite 910
Toledo, OH, 43606

Reviews

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Client's Choice 2019
Client's Choice
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Posted by Lupita | October 14, 2019
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
The Best
Mr. Schaffer has been my Workers Compensation lawyer for a little over two years. I couldn't be more pleased with his dedication and attentiveness to my case. I know my case in particular was stressful at times but I knew I was always in good hands. From phone calls to emails he and his staff, has the best communication with their clients. I couldn't thank him or recommend his services enough. I truly believe he is the best Toledo has to offer. Take my word, if you need representation for your Worker's Compensation, Disability/Social Security or Personal Injury case, Mr. Schaffer is the best person to turn to!
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Posted by Jake | September 24, 2019
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| Hired Attorney
Excellent.
Amazing lawyer. Highly recommended. Not sure I would've won my case with any other lawyer.
Posted by Alisha | September 20, 2019
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| Hired Attorney
My Experience
Thomas was very professional and kept me informed about my case from beginning to the end.
Posted by Willette | September 18, 2019
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| Hired Attorney
Review
Attorney Tom Shaffer has always came through for me he is excellent at what he does and I would very highly recommend him for your anyone needing a lawyer.
Posted by Martha | September 7, 2019
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| Hired Attorney
Excellent representation
I've always been very happy with the excellent representation that Tom Schaffer and his team provide. I have two ongoing BWC cases and I've been very pleased with how Mr. Schaffer has been effective in getting my treatments covered by BWC as well as obtaining fair settlements.
Posted by Mary | September 6, 2019
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| Hired Attorney
Workers compensation case
Mr.Schaffer has been my attorney for all my workers compensation hearings. We have won every time I went to a hearing. I would recommend him to anyone who needs an attorney for a case.
Posted by anonymous | September 6, 2019
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| Hired Attorney
Mr. Schaffer is a very understanding lawyer!
I am very impressed with Mr. Schaffer! He has helped me immensely with my Workman's Compensation case since July of 2017. Anytime I have had a quick question, I would get an immediate response from him or his paralegal. He really listens! I am so glad that I hired him. So if any need arises in the future, I will be comfortable to call him! Thank you, Mr. Schaffer!
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Cost

Rates
  • Contingency 33%-33%

Resume

AVVO RATING 9.4 (Superb)

Work Experience

  • Attorney
  • Schaffer and Associates
  • 2019 - Present
  • Attorney
  • Gallon Takacs Boissoneault & Schaffer
  • 1990 - 2019

Education

  • University of Toledo College of Law
  • J.D.,
  • 1990
  • Bowling Green State University
  • B.S./M.A.,
  • 1986

Legal Cases

  • Smith v. Boomerang Rubber, Inc.
  • The Ohio Industrial Commission found intoxication was not the proximate cause of the injury.
  • State ex rel. Chaffins v. Industrial Commission of Ohio
  • The Ohio Supreme Court vacates the Industrial Commission's order granting the employer's request for reconsideration as there was not basis for continuing jurisdiction to vacate it's prior order denying the employer's request for reconsideration.
  • State ex rel. Carmargo v. Industrial Commission of Ohio
  • The Ohio Supreme Court vacates the Industrial Commission's order and grants permanent total disability compensation pursuant to their decision in State ex rel. Gay

Associations

  • ABLE/LAWO
  • Board Member
  • 2014 - Present
  • Association for Justice
  • Member
  • 1990 - Present
  • Ohio Association for Justice
  • Member
  • 1990 - Present
  • Ohio State Bar Association
  • Member
  • 1990 - Present
  • Toledo Bar Association
  • Member
  • 1990 - Present
  • Ohio Association for Justice
  • Board Member
  • 2018 - 2019
  • Zepf Center
  • Board Member
  • 2006 - 2014
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Honors and Awards

  • Workers' Compensation Regional Representative Award
  • Ohio Association for Justice
  • 2012

Speaking Engagements

  • 24th Las Vegas Workers' Compensation Seminar
  • Social Media in Administrative Proceedings in Ohio Workers' Compensation
  • 2018
  • Workers' Compensation Seminar
  • Case Law Update
  • 2015
  • OAJ Workers Compensation Seminar - Advanced
  • Voluntary Abandonment
  • 2014
  • Workers' Compensation for SI Employers
  • Credibility in Hearings before the Industrial Commission of Ohio
  • 2010
  • Ohio Worker's Compensation for Beginners
  • What is and what is not an injury?
  • 2010
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Attorney endorsements

Received (5)
Given (3)
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Workers compensation Attorney | Oct 11
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"Tom Schaffer is a great attorney. He is extremely knowledgeable in the area of workers' compensation. He is dedicated to making sure his client's rights are protected."
Workers compensation Attorney | Oct 07
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer. I have known Tom for years and know him to be an excellent workers’ compensation attorney."
Workers compensation Attorney | Oct 07
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer. Dedicated to injured workers' rights. Experienced in all aspects of the practice."
Workers compensation Attorney | Sep 19
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"Thomas (Tom) is a great lawyer and person. He really focuses on the client, their health, medical bills, and the whole person in cases for the injured worker. He has many years of real experience navigating the Workers Comp area for his clients. He is caring and compassionate, and the kind of lawyer you would want for your family."
Workers compensation Attorney | Sep 10
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I highly endorse this lawyer. Tom and I have opposed each other, on behalf of of respective clients, for many years. He is a tough, great advocate for his clients. I would recommend injured workers and plaintiffs to Tom and his firm for legal representation."
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