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
30 years, 1,000 cases
Schaffer and Associates LPA
3130 Executive Parkway
Suite 910
Toledo, OH, 43606
| State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|
| OH | Active | 1990 | 07/18/2021 |
| Award name | Grantor | Date granted |
|---|---|---|
| Workers' Compensation Regional Representative Award | Ohio Association for Justice | 2012 |
| Title | Company name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Attorney | Schaffer and Associates | 2019 - Present |
| Attorney | Gallon Takacs Boissoneault & Schaffer | 1990 - 2019 |
| Association name | Position name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| School name | Degree | Graduated |
|---|---|---|
| University of Toledo College of Law | J.D., | 1990 |
| Bowling Green State University | B.S./M.A., | 1986 |
| Conference name | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Case name | Outcome |
|---|---|
| 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 |
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Laura Wilson, Workers compensation 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, Workers compensation 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.