Michelle I. Schaffer

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Education & Credentials

University Attended:
Tufts University, B.A., 1985; Tufts University, B.A., 1985
Law School Attended:
Northeastern University School of Law, J.D., 1988
Year of First Admission:
1988
Admission:
1988, Massachusetts; 1989, Maine; 1989, U.S. District Court, District of Massachusetts; 1990, U.S. District Court, District of Maine; 1991, District of Columbia Court of Appeals; 1993, U.S. Court of Appeals, First Circuit and U.S. Supreme Court; 1996, U.S. District Court, District of Connecticut; 1997, Connecticut; 1990, District of Columbia
ISLN:
904003831

Areas of Practice (5)

  • Litigation
  • Nursing Home Liability
  • Premises Liability
  • Products Liability
  • Toxic Torts

Peer Reviews

4.8/5.0 (33 reviews)
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  • Legal Knowledge

    4.8/5.0
  • Analytical Capability

    4.8/5.0
  • Judgment

    4.8/5.0
  • Communication

    4.8/5.0
  • Legal Experience

    4.8/5.0
  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 02/29/12 in Litigation

    Attorney Schaffer is an excellent attorney. Her cross-examinations of witnesses are superb. Additionally, attorney Schaffer has the ability to exploits the weaknesses in her opponent's case. She is a formidable adversary.

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Associate on 02/08/12 in Products Liability

    Ms. Schaffer is an exceptional trial attorney who zealously advocates for her clients while maintaining the highest standards of professional conduct and ethics. The depth and breadth of her knowledge in the area of products liability is superior.... Read more

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 02/08/12 in Civil Litigation

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Government Counsel on 02/03/12 in Litigation

    I know Michelle Schaffer as a fellow officer of the Mass Chapter of the FBA and her insight, thoughts and ideas are invaluable to the Chapter both legally and practically. Michelle is an excellent lawyer and a very capable person.

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 02/01/12 in Products Liability

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 01/30/12 in Litigation

    Michelle consistently demonstrates the highest legal ethics and excellent judgment in every instance I have seen her engaged in professional activity.

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Principal on 01/30/12 in Products Liability

    She is an excellent attorney and highly respected in her profession.

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Principal on 01/30/12 in Products Liability Defense

    I have known and dealt professionally with Atty Schaffer for over 20 years. She is smart, insightful, direct and absolutely no nonsense.

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 01/23/12 in Products Liability

    Michelle Schaffer is an outstanding attorney and individual. She exudes courtesy and politeness while simultaneously zealously representing her clients.

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Associate on 01/23/12 in Products Liability

    Michelle possesses a comprehensive knowledge of the law, both on a substantive and technical level. Michelle's professional knoweldge in combination with her legal experience and skill enables her to expertly analyze and navigate the litigation of... Read more

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