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Michael A. Schafer

The Schafer Law Office
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The Schafer Law Office concentrates in helping the victims of auto, truck, motorcycle, pedestrian & bicycle accidents, as well as wrongful death & catastrophic injuries. We also handle child injuries, dog bites and premises liability cases.

Practice Area
Personal Injury
Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death
Additional Practice Area
  • Car Accidents
Fees
  • Free Consultation
  • Contingent Fees
Professional Experience
Attorney
The Schafer Law Office
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Sole Practitioner specializing in Civil Litigation including automobile accidents,truck accidents, motorcycle accidents, bicycle accidents, pedestrian accidnts, dog bites, child accidnets, slip and fall and wrongful death cases.
Attorney
The O'Bryan Law Firm
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Insurance Defense Litigation specializing in negligence and tort liability, contract disputes, workers' compensation; Criminal Defense including all aspects of discovery and all court appearances including jury trials.
Assistant Commonwealth's Attorney
Office of the Commonwealth's Attorney, 30th Judicial District
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04/1989 - 06/1989: Deputy Division Chief, Trial Division B Assistant Division Chief in supervision of six prosecutors and two secretaries. 11/1986 - 06/1989: Prosecutor, Trial Division A Prosecute felony cases by preparing pleadings, motion, discovery responses and briefs; Circuit Court appearances including bond hearings, competency hearings, revocation hearings, suppression hearings, pretrial conferences, guilty pleas, sentencing and jury trials. Special Assistant Attorney General Appointed to brief and to argue appeals in the Kentucky Court of Appeals and certifications of law in the Kentucky Supreme Court. Fatal Accident Support Team- respond to fatal accident where alcohol or drug involvement is suspected to assist police in drafting search warrants and advise on legal issues. Sealed Indictment Team - work with undercover detectives in preparing and prosecuting drug and fencing cases. 08/1986 - 11/1986: District Court, Felony Division/Grand Jury Review, conference and evaluate felony cases; conduct preliminary hearings; screen, prepare and present cases to the Grand Jury.
Education
University of Louisville
J.D. | Law
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Honors: Top Grade - Law and Psychology Top Grade - Administrative Law
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University of Louisville
Bachelor of Science in Commerce | Marketing
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Professional Associations
Academy Of Justice, Past President
Past President
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Contact & Map
The Schafer Law Office
1218 S 3rd St
Louisville, KY 40203
Telephone: (502) 584-9511
Fax: (502) 636-4702