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also known as John Edward Kerley, Edward Kerley
Justice for victims and their families. We’re here when you need us most.
Personal Injury Accidents, Truck Accidents & Car Accidents, Bad Faith Insurance Claims and California Wildfire Damage.
Edward is a partner at Kerley Schaffer LLP. He graduated from Claremont McKenna (1986) and USC Law School (1994). His practice is focused on trial work. He has tried state and federal cases involving insurance fraud, various commercial disputes, insurance bad-faith, and wrongful termination. Prior to founding the firm, he held positions with law firms both in the U.S. and Middle East.
Relentless. It’s our favorite word.
We’re a scrappy, dedicated team of lawyers in Oakland, California who specialize in personal injury and bad faith insurance claims. We represent ordinary people who need extraordinary help:
- Accident victims
- Customers ripped off by their insurance companies
- People who lost their homes to California wildfires
We succeed by digging deeper, working harder, and never letting go. Decades of trial and appellate experience, plus a tireless commitment to justice, add up to amazing results for our clients.
Why Kerley Schaffer?
Decades of experience representing clients in trial and appellate courts to level the field against big corporations.
Assistance in getting outstanding medical care for your injuries.
A dedicated case assistant assigned to your case from day one until you’ve recovered for your injuries.
Deep knowledge of how to handle insurance companies who cheat victims to increase profits.
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Acquired: 1995
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1939 Harrison Street, Suite 500, Oakland, CA, 94612-4710
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Posted by Eunhei | April 30, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury
Best Choice By Far
Kerley Schaffer was the best choice by far. The case manager and the staffs really knew what they are doing and they were very professional and knowledgeable. From the very beginning, they explained all the necessary procedures, made it clear on what I would expect, and guided and helped me from gett...
Posted by Ryan | April 30, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury
They REALLY fight for you
Involving car accident is always stressful from beginning to end. But Kerley Schaffer law office took care of everything and fought for the client against the insurance. They REALLY fight for you. One thing I liked the most about this law office was communication. I could get follow-up and update wha...
Posted by Angelica | April 15, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury
Wouldn’t Hesitate to Recommend
I am so grateful that I was introduced to Kerley Schaffer Law Firm. I felt completely lost dealing with my own insurance company after I was in an accident and he took care of everything. I wouldn’t hesitate to call or recommend him to any friends or family that get injured in a car accident. I was k...
"I readily endorse this lawyer. Edward Kerley knows his stuff. He is extremely dedicated, determined and fearless in his advocacy."
"I've worked along side Edward Kerley for the better part of a decade. He's the most dedicated, unrelenting, and passionate lawyer I have ever known. I continue to learn from him every day. You will be well served by Edward and his firm."
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2020
Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2016
Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2015 - Present
Managing Partner, Kerley Schaffer LLP
2009 - 2015
Partner, Hereford Kerley LLP
2005 - 2009
Partner, Doherty Georgeson Kerley LLP
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1994
JD - Juris Doctor
1987
undergraduate
2000
English