Scott A. Shaffer, Attorney

Scott Shaffer is a member of The Lustigman Firm, P.C. Scott represents clients in both federal and state litigation as well as in various forms of alternative dispute resolution. A significant portion of Scott's practice is devoted to protecting intellectual property rights, and he has litigated trademark, copyright, false advertising and cybersquatting cases on behalf of The Lustigman Firm's clients. Scott has also worked extensively with the firm's direct marketing clients to ensure compliance with the myriad of complex laws that regulate solicitation of consumers via telephone and e-mail. His practice areas also include contractual disputes and appellate work.

Scott Shaffer is also prominently involved in sports and entertainment law. Scott concentrates on providing legal representation to boxing promoters, managers, individual boxers, and entertainment and media businesses involved in the sport of boxing in New York, New Jersey, and nationwide. A large part of Scott's boxing practice involves representation of major fight promoters, such as Gary Shaw and Sauerland Events. Current and former clients include world champions Ricky Hatton and Kermit Cintron. Perhaps no other lawyer in the U.S. has the depth of knowledge and experience that Scott brings to a boxing law case. Long before he became a boxing lawyer, boxing was an integral part of his life. He's been a sports writer for years, covering the sport of boxing for various publications and websites including The Ring magazine. He is also a former officer of the Boxing Writers' Association of America. The boxing industry and his clients benefit from his knowledge, experience and familiarity with the unique aspects of the sport of boxing.

Prior to graduating from Fordham University School of Law in 1996, Scott was a staff member of the Intellectual Property, Media & Entertainment Law Journal. He is currently a member of the New York and New Jersey Bar and a member of the Association of the Bar of the City of New York (Sports Law Committee)