About

Dylan Leon Schaffer is a highly experienced lawyer based in Oakland, California, with a strong background in appellate law and a focus on the rights of California policyholders. Dylan Leon Schaffer is a distinguished lawyer who graduated from Cornell University in 1986 and magna cum laude from UC Hastings College of the Law in 1990. His impressive academic background laid the foundation for a successful legal career that has spanned over three decades. After completing his education, Dylan clerked for Judge Melvin Brunetti in the Ninth Circuit and later taught legal methods at Stanford Law School. This experience provided him with valuable insights into the legal system and honed his skills as a legal practitioner. From 1991 to 2001, Dylan practiced appellate law with Dennis Riordan, a renowned attorney in the field. In 2001, he ventured out on his own and began working with lawyers across California on complex trials and appeals in both civil and criminal cases. His expertise and dedication to his clients quickly earned him a reputation as a skilled and reliable attorney. In 2014, Dylan joined Edward Kerley's practice, where he shifted his focus to advocating for the rights of California policyholders. He has since achieved significant victories on behalf of consumers in cases such as Vardanyan v. AMCO, 243 Cal.App.4th 779 (2015), and California Fair Plan v. Garnes, 11 Cal.App.5th 1276 (2017). Dylan Leon Schaffer's commitment to his clients and his passion for justice have made him a trusted legal advocate in the Oakland community and beyond. With his extensive experience in appellate law and his track record of success, Dylan continues to provide exceptional legal representation to those in need.

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Insurance Claims

Bad Faith Insurance, Business Insurance, Disability Insurance, Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Motor Vehicle Insurance, Property Insurance

Appeals & Appellate

Civil Appeals, Federal Appeals

Civil Rights

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Discrimination, Employment, Fair Housing, Police Misconduct, Privacy Law

Personal Injury

Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death

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