Dr. Peter M. Schaeffer Esq
Serving Riverside / San Bernardino Counties, iInland empire
Experience:
29 years
Language(s):
English | Spanish
Dr. Peter M. Schaeffer | Riverside Workers' Compensation Lawyer
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About Peter
Peter began his college career as a banking and finance major at New York Institute of Technology but transferred to Columbia University College of Pharmacy after the War in Vietnam broke out. He left Columbia after nearly 4 years and later graduated as a Doctor of Pharmacy from the University of Southern California (USC). Peter went on to obtain his Real estate Broker’s License after graduating from USC and developed a passion for Law and went on to receive his Juris Doctorate from California Southern Law School 1985 (originally Citrus Belt).
Dr. Peter M. Schaeffer is a full service workers’ compensation attorney. The Law Offices of Dr. Peter M. Schaeffer represents injured employees during the claims process and make sure that they’re receiving the maximum benefits that they’re entitled to under California law.
We know how difficult it can be to make sure you’re doing everything to protect your rights after a workplace injury without a workers compensation attorney. So, we make it our mission to help our clients do exactly that. Our lawyers return phone calls promptly and respond to emails generally in less then 12 business hours. You will never be able to say my lawyer doesn’t return phone calls or I can never speak to my lawyer – not at this firm – you have my word on that.
If you have been hurt on the job in the State of California, you have the right to file a workers’ compensation claim. California law requires that every employer must carry workers’ compensation insurance, and employers who do not can be charged with a criminal offense.
Dr. Peter M. Schaeffer is a full service workers’ compensation attorney. The Law Offices of Dr. Peter M. Schaeffer represents injured employees during the claims process and make sure that they’re receiving the maximum benefits that they’re entitled to under California law.
We know how difficult it can be to make sure you’re doing everything to protect your rights after a workplace injury without a workers compensation attorney. So, we make it our mission to help our clients do exactly that. Our lawyers return phone calls promptly and respond to emails generally in less then 12 business hours. You will never be able to say my lawyer doesn’t return phone calls or I can never speak to my lawyer – not at this firm – you have my word on that.
If you have been hurt on the job in the State of California, you have the right to file a workers’ compensation claim. California law requires that every employer must carry workers’ compensation insurance, and employers who do not can be charged with a criminal offense.
Free Consultation offered for all Workers Compensation cases, all Work Related injuries, and all Personal Injuries. $150.00 – $250.00 Initial Consultation fee on all other matters depending on complexity. (Up to 1 hour of Attorney – Lawyer Time.) Fee arrangements are always negotiable depending on the type of matter. *All Conversations are held in the strictest confidence whether you choose to have us represent you or not
Experience
Managing Attorney
The Law Offices of Dr. Peter M. Schaeffer
Present
Riverside, CA
Admission
California
1996
Education
University of Southern California
Ph.D.
1970
Columbia University
Bachelors
1968
Recognitions & Achievements
Associations
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State Bar of California Officer1996 - Present
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Riverside County Bar Association Officer1996 - Present
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California Pharmacy Association Member1970 - Present
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California Applicants' Attorneys Association Member2004 - 2009
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Desert Bar Association Member1997 - 2004
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Federal Bar Association (California chapter) Member1997 - 2004
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Riverside Board of Realtors Officer1978 - 1983
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Burbank Board of Realtors Member1971 - 1975
Honors / Awards
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Top Lawyer Palm Springs Life Magazine2013 / 2013
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Workers Compensation Specialist University of California Riverside2007
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Certificate Trial Lawyers College Gerry Spence2005
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Specialization in Workers Compensation University of California Riverside2003
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Training for Temporary Judges Palm Springs Superior Court2001
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Trial Advocacy Hastings College of Law1999
Notable Work
Cases
Sethi v. Singh Chevrolet
Plaintiff award for injured worker 1/2 million.
Chavez v. Interstate Brands
Nearly $1,000,000 settlement.
Publications
Your Workers Comp Claim Three Ways to Settle Your Workers Compensation Claim
2006
Employment and Earnings What is At Will Employment?
1997
Questions & Answers
Please describe a case in the last year or two where you made a big difference.
Our client suffered a catastrophic injury with his entire right arm being amputated. We were able to get him a state of the art bionic arm and over $1 million in compensation for his industrial injury so his family could stay together and live a normal life.
How did you build a successful practice?
By working 14 hours a day for many years and out working my competition I was able to build a successful practice and a great reputation in the Worker’s Compensation community..
What should clients look for in a lawyer?
Find a lawyer with a good reputation high success rate and one who puts his clients interest ahead of his own.
How important is local knowledge to the success of your cases?
Local knowledge of both the judges and the doctors within one’s local community leads to a much better than average claim experience for the injured worker.
What information can you provide in a free phone consultation?
Local knowledge of both the judges and the doctors within one’s local community leads to a much better than average claim experience for the injured worker.
What information do you need in a free phone consultation?
I will need the name of your employer,, your date of injury and how it happened, if you have already submitted a Worker’s Compensation claim form I will need to know the insurance carrier for your Worker’s Compensation claim if you do not have that information we will eventually get it on our own.
What differentiates you from other lawyers in your community?
We work harder and smarter than our competition
What is the most rewarding aspect of your job?
We work harder and smarter than our competition
What are your other interests in addition to law?
Seeing the smile on a satisfied clients face when you got him more than he ever expected for their injury. The most difficult part of our job is the slow process involved in doing a Worker’s Compensation claim. The medical treatment authorizations can be exceedingly slow and injured workers many times run out of patience hoping they could use their private insurance to get treatment quickly but that’s not permitted under the Worker’s Compensation rules.
Additional Info
The Law Offices of Dr. Peter M. Schaeffer Highlights
Workers' Compensation
Firm Size:
1
Firm Locations:
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Languages:
English, Spanish