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28 years of experience
Workers' Compensation, Employment Law
California

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Stefanie Tiger March 27, 2025

Rating: 10

Anyone looking for a true champion should hire Dr. Schaeffer. View More

Q. How do you know this lawyer?

Current or Former Co-Worker/Colleague
Family Member

Dr. Schaeffer is one of the best negotiators I've ever had the pleasure of watching in action. He is always well prepared and a zealous advocate for his clients. Beyond the courtroom, he truly cares about his clients. He treats each one like family and has actually remained friends for decades with many of his clients. He has decades of expertise in workers' compensation and has a great reputation among peers. He isn't afraid to take cases to trial if necessary to obtain the best outcome.

Q. In the cases you were involved in with this attorney, which of the following apply?

Opposing Client

I worked for Goldman, Magdalin & Krikes years ago, and Dr. Schaeffer had clients on the opposite sides of some of our cases. I didn't work directly with him but heard from colleagues that he was always well prepared and a tough negotiator.

Q. When did you work with this lawyer?
I never worked directly with Dr. Schaeffer, but I grew up watching him practice.

Q. Was this lawyer an effective advocate/counselor and why?
Yes

Dr. Schaeffer believes that preparation is half the battle and that it is incumbent upon him to know the facts of his case better than his opponents. He has great respect for judges within the WCAB and truly loves the process. It's obvious he loves what he does, and his clients are the beneficiaries of that passion.

Q. Please rate this lawyer on the following:

Legal Knowledge: Excellent

Dr. Schaeffer might just have a photographic memory. Ask him anything out of the Labor Code or CCP and he'll nearly recite it. He reads statutes and case law for fun. He believes that one should always be learning and striving for continued excellence.

Legal Analysis: Excellent

Dr. Schaeffer is brilliant at the core and has the ability to see a case from all angles, often pivoting to utilize citable case law to his distinct advantage. His ability to recall huge amounts of information and synthesize it to his clients' benefit is unparalleled.

Communication Skills: Excellent

Communication is one of Dr. Schaeffer's greatest strengths. He can make even the most mundane information seem interesting and he can decipher complicated information into easily digestible bites when explaining a case.

Ethics and Professionalism: Excellent

Dr. Schaeffer is a consummate professional. He treats everyone with respect and appreciation.

Q. For which practice area(s) would you recommend this lawyer?
Workers' Compensation, Personal Injury, Wrongful Termination, Sexual Harassment, and Discrimination.

Q. Which of the following skills does this lawyer possess?

Arbitration
Business Advising
Client Relations
Collaboration
Dispute Resolution
Document Review
Drafting
Emotional Intelligence
Financial Literacy (handling client funds)
Legal Research
Legal Writing
Litigation
Mediation
Negotiation
Oral Argument
Problem Solving
Trials

Q. Please provide any additional comments about this lawyer
Beyond his professional skills, Dr. Schaeffer is truly a nice guy. If you're opposing counsel, you'll want to hire him. If he's your attorney, you'll return again and again, and if you're a stranger, you'll be a friend before you know it. Dr. Schaeffer always has your back.

Q. I would recommend this lawyer to my family and friends
Yes

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