Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Trusted Legal Representation in New Orleans
Founded in 1974, Schafer & Schafer has built a reputation as a premier legal practice in New Orleans, specializing in insurance law, environmental law, toxic tort litigation, and complex commercial disputes. Our attorneys bring decades of combined experience in both trial and appellate courts, with a proven track record of over 100 reported cases in the Southern Reporter. We are committed to vigorous advocacy while maintaining the highest ethical standards, as evidenced by our inclusion in Best's Dictionary of Recommended Insurance Attorneys and Adjusters.Our team's expertise extends to business organizations, estate planning, and personal injury cases, serving both individual and corporate clients with personalized attention. With membership in prestigious organizations like the International Association of Defense Counsel and the American Board of Trial Advocates, we combine traditional legal excellence with modern technological approaches to deliver results-driven representation.
Services
Insurance Law
Environmental Litigation
Business Disputes
Estate Planning
Personal Injury
Appellate Practice
Successions Law
Toxic Tort Cases
Commercial Litigation
Jury Trial Representation
Details
- Year established: 1974
Highlights and features
- We offer 50+ years of combined legal experience in complex litigation.
- Our attorneys are members of the International Association of Defense Counsel.
- We maintain a 100% focus on ethical legal advocacy and client transparency.
- Our team has tried cases in state and federal courts nationwide.
- We provide personalized attention from senior partners with trial expertise.
Associations and certifications
- Best's Dictionary of Recommended Insurance Attorneys and Adjusters
Services
Insurance Law
We represent insurance companies in coverage disputes, personal injury defense, and reinsurance transactions. Our attorneys have served major national and international insurers, providing strategic counsel on complex claims. With deep expertise in policy interpretation and litigation, we help clients navigate high-stakes insurance matters while maintaining compliance with evolving regulations.
Business Litigation
Our firm handles complex business disputes involving contracts, partnerships, and corporate governance. We represent clients in state and federal courts, focusing on efficient resolution through trial or mediation. With experience in shareholder disputes and business dissolutions, we provide practical solutions that protect our clients' commercial interests while minimizing operational disruption.
Estate Planning
We create comprehensive estate plans to ensure proper distribution of assets while maximizing tax benefits. Our services include wills, trusts, and succession planning tailored to individual needs. By combining legal expertise with personalized strategies, we help clients preserve their legacy while complying with Louisiana's unique probate laws and recent legislative changes.
Appellate Practice
With extensive experience in state and federal appellate courts, we handle complex appeals from initial briefs to oral arguments. Our attorneys have presented cases before the Louisiana Supreme Court and U.S. Supreme Court, focusing on preserving trial court victories or overturning adverse judgments through meticulous legal analysis and persuasive advocacy.
Personal Injury
We represent individuals in personal injury claims arising from accidents, defective products, and intentional misconduct. Our approach combines thorough investigation with aggressive trial preparation to secure fair compensation. We handle cases from initial filing through jury trial, using both traditional and technological methods to present compelling evidence in complex personal injury matters.
People
Timothy G. Schafer
Senior Partner
Founded the firm in 1974 and has tried cases ranging from one day to thirteen weeks in state and federal courts. Recognized for expertise in jury trials and legal education, serving as seminar instructor for Masters In Trial programs. Maintains active trial practice while overseeing firm strategy.
Roy L. Schroeder
Attorney
Experienced litigator with focus on insurance defense and commercial disputes. Handles cases from initial filing through appellate review, with particular expertise in Louisiana state courts. Provides strategic counsel to business clients while maintaining active trial practice.
Questions
What areas of law does Schafer & Schafer specialize in?
We focus on insurance law, environmental litigation, business disputes, estate planning, personal injury, and appellate practice across state and federal courts.
Does the firm handle cases outside Louisiana?
While based in New Orleans, our attorneys have represented clients in federal courts nationwide and have served as counsel to international companies.
What makes Schafer & Schafer different from other law firms?
Our combination of 50+ years' experience, trial expertise in complex cases, and personalized partner-level attention creates unique value for clients.
How does the firm approach estate planning?
We create customized plans using wills, trusts, and tax strategies while ensuring compliance with Louisiana's evolving succession laws to protect clients' legacies.
