Thomas Joseph Schaffer
About Thomas
Biography
“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
1
Practice Area
35 years | 1,000 cases
Fees and Rates
Cost
33%-33%
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Licensed in Ohio for 35 years
State: Ohio
Acquired: 1990
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Location
Schaffer and Associates LPA
3130 Executive Parkway, Suite 910, Toledo, OH, 43606
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Thomas Joseph Schaffer's Reviews
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7 Client Reviews
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Posted by Alisha | September 20, 2019 | Hired Attorney
My Experience
Thomas was very professional and kept me informed about my case from beginning to the end.
Thomas Joseph Schaffer's Lawyer Endorsements
"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."
"I endorse this lawyer. I have known Tom for years and know him to be an excellent workers’ compensation attorney."
"I endorse this lawyer. Dedicated to injured workers' rights. Experienced in all aspects of the practice."
"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."
"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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Experience
Honors
2012
Workers' Compensation Regional Representative Award, Ohio Association for Justice
Work Experience
2019 - Present
Attorney, Schaffer and Associates
1990 - 2019
Attorney, Gallon Takacs Boissoneault & Schaffer
Associations
2014 - Present
ABLE/LAWOBoard Member
1990 - Present
Association for JusticeMember
1990 - Present
Ohio Association for JusticeMember
1990 - Present
Ohio State Bar AssociationMember
1990 - Present
Toledo Bar AssociationMember
2018 - 2019
Ohio Association for JusticeBoard Member
2006 - 2014
Zepf CenterBoard Member
Sample of Legal Cases
The Ohio Industrial Commission found intoxication was not the proximate cause of the injury.
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.
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
Education
1990
J.D.,
1986
B.S./M.A.,
Speaking Engagements
2018
Social Media in Administrative Proceedings in Ohio Workers' Compensation
2015
Case Law Update
2014
Voluntary Abandonment
2010
Credibility in Hearings before the Industrial Commission of Ohio
2010
What is and what is not an injury?
Activity
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My minor child was working at Walmart and an adult customer assaulted him can I sue Walmart
21 Nov 2021
Can i get another job while a workers comp case is going on with my current employer
21 Dec 2020
Can get my money back or at least not pay any more money than I already have?
08 Jan 2020