About The Firm

With over 25 years of experience, James R. Schaffer, P.A., provides honest, personable and professional representation that clients can count on. The firm, established in 2005 by Tampa, Florida, native James Schaffer, exclusively represents families in need. Attorney Schaffer uses his extensive litigation background to advocate for his clients and to help them achieve their goals.

About James Raymond Schaffer

James Raymond Schaffer

Phone:
(813) 258-8888

Fax:
(813) 254-5555

Areas of Practice

  • Marital Agreements
  • Family Law
  • Criminal Law


Bar Admissions

  • Florida, 1995
  • U.S. District Court Middle District of Florida, 1996
  • U.S. Court of Appeals 11th Circuit

Education

  • Loyola University New Orleans School of Law, New Orleans, Louisiana
  • J.D. - 1994
  • University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida
  • B.S. - 1990
  • Major: Business Administration

Representative Cases

  • Hollister v. Hollister, 965 So. 2d341, 2007, 2nd DCA
  • G.S.P V. K.B., 30 So. 3d 667, 2010, 2nd DCA
  • Huffman v. Huffman, 109 So. 3d 1268, 2013, 2nd DCA

Professional Associations and Memberships

  • Hillsborough County Bar Association, 1995 to Present
  • Florida Bar, Family Law Section
  • Temple Terrace Bar Association


Past Employment Positions

  • Rahall & Schaffer, P.A., Attorney
  • Muga & Real, P.A.