Lawyer Matthew Shafner, graduated from University of Connecticut, B.A., 1958 University of Connecticut School of Law, J.D., 1959, is now employed by Suisman Shapiro at Suite 200 The Courtney Building 2 Union Plaza P.O. Box 1591 New London, CT 06320.Matthew Shafner is one of the more than one million lawyers in United States. Before choosing Matthew Shafner as your lawyer, you should consider whether Matthew Shafner offers free consultation, (if not) how much the initial interview costs, if there is any hidden attorney fees, what's the fee schedule, whether he or she has good community reputation and is able to provide a list of good references. You can also contact the Board of Professional Responsibility of the state bar, to find out if Matthew Shafner has ever been placed under any disciplinary actions. Please be aware that, though Matthew Shafner's office is located at New London, CT, he or she might belong to the bar association of other states.

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Matthew Shafner has been admitted in 1959, Connecticut; 1961, U.S. District Court District of Connecticut; 1963, U.S. Court of Appeals 1st Circuit; 1963, U.S. Court of Appeals 2nd Circuit. His or her practice areas include Personal Injury; Nursing Home Neglect; Dog Bites; Child Sexual Abuse; Asbestos Litigation Mesothelioma; Motor Vehicle Accidents; Car Accidents; Motorcycle Accidents; Drunk Driving Accidents; Liquor Liability; Workers' Compensation; Back Injuries; Shoulder Injuries; Repetitive Trauma; Plaintiff Employment Law; Insurance / Coverage Litigation; Admiralty / Maritime Law.

Matthew Shafner's college and law school education includes University of Connecticut, B.A., 1958, University of Connecticut School of Law, J.D., 1959. Other biographical background includes Matt Shafner of New London, Connecticut, is a nationally recognized lawyer in the fields of asbestos injury, personal injury, maritime injury and workers compensation. He was admitted to practice in Connecticut, the Federal Courts of Appeals in the 1st and 2nd Circuits and the U.S. Supreme Court. His reported decisions have been published by the Appellate Court, Supreme Court, and the U.S. Court of Appeals in the 1st and 2nd Circuits. Attorney Shafner is a graduate of the University of Connecticut with a BA in 1958 and law degree in 1959. He was a founder with John C. O’Brien of the law firm of O’Brien, Shafner, Stuart, Kelly & Morris from 1966 to 2008 in Groton, Connecticut and is now a partner with Suisman, Shapiro in New London, CT. Attorney Shafner has been named among the Super Lawyers of Connecticut in 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 and 2012, as well as in New England and Metropolitan New York and can be found in the Personal Injury Lawyers Across the USA. He has recently been selected to appear in the 2010 Edition of Best Lawyers in America. Attorney Shafner is a past president of the New London County Bar Association, on the Board of Governors of the Connecticut Trial Lawyers Association and past State Delegate to the Association of Trial Lawyers of America where he has lectured on topics related to trial practice, workers' compensation and occupational disease. His lectures include an address to the XI Triennial World Congress of Pathology in Jeru. You should contact other lawyers and law firms nearby before choosing your legal representatives.

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