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Thomas Joseph Schaffer

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Avvo Rating9.8
  • Toledo, OH
  • Licensed for 29 years

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About Thomas

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.

Practice areas

Workers compensation
  1. Workers compensation: 100%

    29 years, 1,000 cases

Client's Choice 2019

Contact

3130 Executive Parkway
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Schaffer and Associates LPA

3130 Executive Parkway
Suite 910
Toledo, OH, 43606

Office (419) 350-8277

Website

http://schafferlawyers.com/what-we-do/

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License
StateStatusAcquiredUpdated
OHActive199008/06/2020
We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
Avvo Contributions
Legal answers23
Legal guides1
Awards
Award nameGrantorDate granted
Workers' Compensation Regional Representative AwardOhio Association for Justice2012
Work Experience
TitleCompany nameDuration
AttorneySchaffer and Associates2019 - Present
AttorneyGallon Takacs Boissoneault & Schaffer1990 - 2019
Associations
Association namePosition nameDuration
ABLE/LAWOBoard Member2014 - Present
Association for JusticeMember1990 - Present
Ohio Association for JusticeMember1990 - Present
Ohio State Bar AssociationMember1990 - Present
Toledo Bar AssociationMember1990 - Present
Ohio Association for JusticeBoard Member2018 - 2019
Zepf CenterBoard Member2006 - 2014
Education
School nameDegreeGraduated
University of Toledo College of LawJ.D.,1990
Bowling Green State UniversityB.S./M.A.,1986
Speaking Engagements
Conference nameTitleDate
24th Las Vegas Workers' Compensation SeminarSocial Media in Administrative Proceedings in Ohio Workers' Compensation2018
Workers' Compensation SeminarCase Law Update2015
OAJ Workers Compensation Seminar - AdvancedVoluntary Abandonment2014
Workers' Compensation for SI EmployersCredibility in Hearings before the Industrial Commission of Ohio2010
Ohio Worker's Compensation for BeginnersWhat is and what is not an injury?2010
Legal cases
Case nameOutcome
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 OhioThe 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 OhioThe Ohio Supreme Court vacates the Industrial Commission's order and grants permanent total disability compensation pursuant to their decision in State ex rel. Gay

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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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Excellent.

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Amazing lawyer. Highly recommended. Not sure I would've won my case with any other lawyer.
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My Experience

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Thomas was very professional and kept me informed about my case from beginning to the end.
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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.
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Excellent representation

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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.
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Workers compensation case

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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.
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Mr. Schaffer is a very understanding lawyer!

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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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Laura Wilson, Social security Attorney on Oct 11, 2019
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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.

Todd Miller, Workers compensation Attorney on Oct 7, 2019
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I endorse this lawyer. I have known Tom for years and know him to be an excellent workers’ compensation attorney.

Darla Kaikis, Workers compensation Attorney on Oct 7, 2019
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I endorse this lawyer. Dedicated to injured workers' rights. Experienced in all aspects of the practice.

Stevin Groth, Criminal defense Attorney on Sep 19, 2019
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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.

Suzanne Norton, Workers compensation Attorney on Sep 10, 2019
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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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