LEWIS R. SHAFER
- Attorney
Location:
Boca Raton, FL
Phone:
Fax:
561-826-1700
Email:
Lewis R. Shafer settles family law matters before they grow overly complicated by emotional issues. He focuses litigation efforts on the pertinent issues of property division and support obligations that truly matter to his clients. His practical guidance steers clients away from the pitfalls of unnecessary litigation fees spent hashing out frivolous legalities.
In addition to being a highly qualified attorney, he also focuses on many general legal matters within the realm of civil law in Florida. Clients find his legal counsel informative, resourceful, and efficient. Problem-solving is his forte and he welcomes the challenge of resolving complex legal issues in a way that meets or exceeds his clients’ expectations.
Areas of Practice
- Divorce
- Child Custody
- Child Support
- Alimony
- Paternity
- Modification
- Civil Litigation
- Commercial Litigation
- Corporate Litigation
- Collection Litigation
Bar Admissions
- Florida, 1992
- U.S. Supreme Court, 1991
- New York, 1987
- New Jersey, 1987
- U.S. Tax Court
- U.S. District Court Eastern District of New York
- U.S. District Court Southern District of New York
- U.S. Court of Appeals Federal Circuit
- U.S. District Court Southern District of Florida
Education
- Yeshiva University Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law, New York, New York
- J.D. - 1985
- Hofstra University, Hempstead, New York
- B.B.A.
- Honors: Beta Alpha Psi, Accounting Honor Society
- Tulane University, New Orleans, Louisiana
Professional Associations and Memberships
- Palm Beach County Bar Association, Advisory Board, Bank Atlantic
- South Palm Beach County Bar Association, Member
- New Jersey State Bar Association, Member
- New York State Bar Association, Member
- The Florida Bar, Member, Professional Ethics and Attorney Fees Committees, 1998 to 2003
- The Florida Bar, Member, Bar/Bench Committee , 1998 to 2003
- Academy of Florida Trial Lawyers, Member
- The Florida Bar Speakers Bureau, Member
Fraternities/Sororities
- Alpha Epsilon Pi