Daniel Michael Schafer

Daniel Michael Schafer

also known as Schafer Law Firm, P.C. RESULTS MATTER Avvo rating is BS., Daniel M. Schafer Law Firm, PLLC

5.0
Rating: 6.8

Licensed for 20 years

Litigation Lawyer at San Antonio, TX
Practice Areas: Litigation

10730 Potranco Rd., Ste. 122-675, San Antonio, TX

About Daniel

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Practice Areas

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Practice Area

Litigation 100%

Schafer Law Firm, P.C. represents people who are sued by creditors and debt buyers involving credit cards, repossessions, private student loans and other consumer debt. We provide defense and settlement negotiation services.

20 years | 4,500 cases

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Licenses

Licensed in Washington for 11 years

State: Washington

Acquired: 2014

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Texas for 20 years

State: Texas

Acquired: 2005

Eligible to Practice in Texas

No misconduct found

Location

Schafer Law Firm, P.C. mail address

10730 Potranco Rd., Ste. 122-675, San Antonio, TX, 78251

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Daniel Michael Schafer's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

131 Client Reviews

Showing 21 - 25 of 131 reviews

Posted by Joe | October 10, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Thank You Attorney Daniel Shaefer.

Hello my Name is Joe , Attorney Daniel Shaefer represented me on a sued case. I did not know which way to go, with his help the Sued was over in a Matter of time. I would Reccomend Attorney Daniel Shaefer . His Staff made it Simple for me . I Appreciate all They Did for me.

Daniel Schafer

Replied last October 18, 2022

Joe, Thank you for your review. We're happy we were able to help you. - The Schafer Law Firm Team

Posted by Annette | September 16, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Debt Settlement

Excellent service

I have had to use Mr. Schafer’s firm twice now to handle credit card issues. I am very satisfied with their service and have no hesitation in recommending them. They go above and beyond for their clients. Staff is very nice and I always love speaking to them whenever I have any questions in regards t...o my case. They give it to you straight with what they are and are not capable of doing for you in your particular situation. Ask as many questions as you need to to make sure that you understand fully. Thank you all again for helping me through my situation. I have every trust it you to get the job done.

Daniel Schafer

Replied last October 08, 2022

Annette, Thank you for your kind words and review our entire staff. We're happy we were able to help you and honored that you trusted us to help you with a second legal issue. - The Schafer Law Firm Team

Posted by John | August 19, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

One of the Better Decisions I've Made...

“A Man Who Is His Own Lawyer Has a Fool for a Client”: There's a reason this saying exists! I will just say that when I first got my notices, I was ready to put my degrees/inner Perry Mason to the test, and wrote the answers to the court on my own. I'll show you, I thought. I was totally prepared to ...fight this in court representing myself as it's hard to pay someone to fight for your money when you have no money in the first place. As a precaution afterward, though (and thankfully with my nagging conscience chewing at me), I consulted with Mr. Schafer just to make sure I wasn't being foolish...which he completely assured me I was although he was nice enough to tell me he'd give me a C for my answers if he was my professor. However, as he informed me, it turns out there's a lot more to courts and the law than just mailing in some paperwork then showing up and giving a triumphant speech about indignities, ignorance, incompetence, and truth, justice, and the American Way. There's judges with their own agendas and idea to navigate, lawyers to schmooze (or heckle), and a long list of other job duties and necessities you won't find online or in a book. In short, to beat a good lawyer, you gotta be a good lawyer, and to be a good lawyer, you have to live that down and dirty lawyer life in the wastelands of the court system, which I don't. Mr. Schafer, however, is the Mad Max of this wasteland; knee-deep in knowledge, honesty, integrity, and all those other words that one would attach to what they think makes for a good lawyer. He is very direct and full of facts and info, gives you the multiple choices, doesn't push you one way or this, and I have to say...he has a wicked sense of humor if you catch him on the right day. I can not say enough good things about Mr. Schafer, the experience, or the service he provided me. To boot, he was even super nice and worked with me on a payment plan that fit the budget...along with just making sure that I got charged for everything up front so there were no surprises along the way. In closing, even if you decide not to retain his services, you should at least give him a call to chat because you can rest be assured that he will point you the right way...he's that good of a lawyer.

Daniel Schafer

Replied last August 30, 2022

John, Thank you for one of the most descriptive and entertaining reviews we've seen. We like to hear you are happy about the way Mr. Schafer and his Team were able to help you. As you stated in a way, if it were easy then everyone could handle their own debt lawsuit. As you realized, there are more things involved than exclaiming what is right and wrong, and even many lawyers don't understand that. Mr. Schafer started as a hard working young man from humble beginnings who worked his way through paper routes, restaurant jobs and factory jobs all while increasing his levels of education, and he brings that blue collar work ethic and edge with him. Rising to the ranks of the best consumer lawyers is a direct result of working hard for clients like you who trusted Mr. Schafer to help you. We take every case with the seriousness it deserves. Your review touches on so many of the issues facing so many people; internet information that is lacking the basic requirements of responding to a lawsuit, the unknowns of the legal system, the ins and outs of the rules of evidence, civil litigation procedure and everything else that comes with a lawsuit.  Thanks again for your review. - The Schafer Law Firm Team

Posted by MICHELLE | August 12, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Debt Collection

Well Represented

When I received the notice on my front door that I was being sued; needless to say, sheer panic set in and I didn't have a clue as to what to do or who to call. I received a letter in the mail from the Schafer Law firm and needless to say, I made the call with a quickness. My initial conversation w...as with Brandy who made me feel as if I was speaking to my good girlfriend and assured me how things were going to work out just fine. Brandy put my mind at ease and needless to say, in speaking to Mr. Schafer, my mind was at total ease. The lawsuit was settled for far less than what they initially wanted and I owe it to Mr. Schafer. Just as I thought I was over my legal troubles, I receive another lawsuit from Portfolio Recovery. My call was to Mr. Schafer (obviously) and when he stated to me that he could handle this lawsuit as well, I didn't doubt that for one second. The lawsuit was dismissed and I owe it to Mr. Schafer. I could not recommend anyone with more integrity than the Schafer Law Firm.

Posted by Melissa | July 07, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Debt Settlement

Super helpful, knowledgeable and there for you every step of the way!

I am so glad I came across Schafer Law firm to help me out with a lawsuit on one of my credit cards. It was my first time every dealing with something like this, and the Schafer team broke everything down easily and answered the millions of questions I had. I hired them after my first conversation wi...th Brandi, who was my main point of contact. They helped me settle for half of what I owed and made me feel confident throughout the whole process. So glad I'm done with this debt and can move on! I highly recommend this team; don't hesitate to get their help!

Daniel Schafer

Replied last July 30, 2022

Melissa, Thank you for your review. We're happy we were able to help you. - The Schafer Law Firm Team

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Dana Karni-Ilouz

Debt and lending agreements lawyer | Jan 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I have known Daniel Schafer through our mutual membership with the National Association of Consumer Advocates for several years. He is an excellent attorney who works hard for his consumer clients and their interests. I recommend Daniel to consumers throughout Texas, and especially in the San Antonio area, who are faced with consumer rights issues."

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David Canales

Debt and lending agreements lawyer | Nov 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Daniel Michael is professional, courteous, well-prepared and knows the law. He is dedicated to his community and his client's cases. I endorse his work and recommend him to any consumer in need of legal representation regarding a debt collection lawsuit."

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Experience

Rating:  6.8 (Good)

Honors

2017

Client Rating, Martindale-Hubbell

2005

Membership in the John M. Harlan Society, St. Mary's University School of Law

Work Experience

2005 - Present

Attorney, Schafer Law Firm, P.C.

Associations

2014 - Present

Washington State Bar Association

Attorney Member

2005 - Present

State Bar of Texas

Attorney Member

2009 - 2015

National Association of Consumer Advocates

Attorney Member

Education

2005

St. Mary's University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

Publications

Languages

English

Spanish

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