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Scott E. Shaffman
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Biography
Contact Attorney Shaffman if you need a strong ally to fight against the insurance companies for your accident and disability benefits.
When you need an attorney who actively pursues justice, do not look any further than Scott Shaffman Attorney at Law. He has decades of experience making insurance companies pay. On a daily basis, he utilizes his extensive experience, knowledge and skill to help his clients in the San Jose and Monterey, California, area receive the best possible results for their disability insurance claims. Scott Shaffman has been working with clients for more than 35 years. He specializes in only certain types of cases to ensure that his knowledge is narrowed only to certain fields. If your case is accepted, it will be on contingency, which means there is no fee until you win. Your case is unique and it will be treated that way. House calls are available, along with a free consultation to discuss your case.
Practice Areas
5
Practice Areas
Car Accident
20%
47 years
Insurance
20%
45 years | 250 cases
Personal Injury
20%
47 years | 750 cases
Fees and Rates
Cost
Contingency
25%-33%
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Chat withLicenses
Licensed in California for 46 years
State: California
Acquired: 1979
No misconduct found
Location
Scott E. Shaffman Law Offices
98 Del Monte Ave, Suite 200, Monterey, CA, 93940-2381
Scott E. Shaffman Law Offices
111 North Market Street Ste. 300, San Jose, CA, 95113
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Scott E. Shaffman's Reviews
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Showing 1 - 1 of 1 review | Insurance
Posted by anonymous | May 18, 2023 | Insurance
Excellent, trust-worthy, and experienced attorney
I consulted Mr. Shaffman about my insurance claim. He evaluated my case and appraised me of my options. He also advised me of practical chances for a recovery in a forthright and practical way. I am truly impressed with his honesty, insight , and depth of knowledge. He explained detail to me tha...
Scott E. Shaffman's Lawyer Endorsements
"I have worked with Scott many times over the past 25 years. He is dedicated, highly focused and extremely knowledgeable, particularly as to the complexities of disability law. I recommend him, especially to anyone fighting for their disability benefits."
Janice Mazur
Appeals lawyer
Experience
Honors
2017
Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell
2017
Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2016
Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell
2016
Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
Work Experience
1998 - Present
Owner, Scott E. Shaffman Law Offices
1983 - 1997
Partner, Shaffman, Iler, Palkowitz & Doft
1979 - 1983
Owner, Scott E. Shaffman Law Offices
Associations
2001 - Present
Los Angeles County Bar FoundationMember
1981 - Present
Consumer Attorneys of CaliforniaMember
1979 - Present
State Bar of CaliforniaMember
1992 - 1993
San Diego Trial Lawyers AssociationBoard of Directors
Education
1979
Western State College of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1977
Western State University College of Law
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
1992
Premises Liability
Premises Liability
Publications
2014
California Appellate Reports
Rodriguez vs. City of Santa Cruz
Languages
English