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Timothy S. Schafer

Timothy S. Schafer

Founding Partner, Schafer & Schafer

Timothy S. Schafer is the founding partner of Schafer & Schafer and a seasoned trial lawyer with more than four decades of experience fighting for the injured. Over the course of his career, he’s recovered more than $500 million in verdicts and settlements, including over 100 individual cases where he secured $1 million or more. Timothy has been consistently recognized as one of the top trial lawyers in Indiana and the country, earning honors like Best Lawyer of the Year by U.S. News and the prestigious Litigator Award, given to the top 1% of lawyers nationwide, as well as a nomination for National Trial Lawyer of the Year.

Timothy’s reputation is built on experience, results, and a deep commitment to the people he represents. He’s proud to work alongside his sons at the family firm, combining legal skill with strong family values. Whether he’s preparing for trial or working through negotiations, Timothy brings focus, care, and a drive to help people rebuild after serious injuries. His work has been featured in major outlets like USA Today, The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, and several Chicago news networks.

Education

Indiana University, B.A. – 1973
Valparaiso University, J.D. – 1977

Professional Associations
  • Named Best Lawyer Lawyer of the Year 2015 by US News
  • 2015 Litigator Award recipient (top 1% of all lawyers in the country)
  • Nominated for 2012 National Trial Lawyer of the Year by Public Justice
  • (only 20 lawyers nominated nationwide)
  • American Trial Lawyers Association – Top 100 trial lawyers in Indiana (invitation only)
  • American Society of Legal Advocates – Top 100 trial lawyers in Indiana (invitation only)
  • Named Best Lawyer by U.S. News
  • Named Indiana Super Lawyer
  • Million Dollar Advocates Forum
  • Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum
  • American Association for Justice
  • American Bar Association
  • Indiana Trial Lawyers Association
  • Indiana State Bar Association
  • Lake County Bar Association
Awards
  • Indiana Supreme Court
  • U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Indiana
  • U.S. 7th Circuit Court of Appeals
Community Associations
  • USA Today
  • The Wall Street Journal
  • New York Times
  • Chicago Tribune
  • Chicago Sun-Times
  • Lawyers USA
  • Northwest Indiana Times
  • Northwest Indiana Post –Tribune
  • American Association for Justice Trial magazine
  • Indiana Trial Lawyers Association Verdict magazine
  • Journal of the Indiana State Bar Association Res Gestae magazine
  • National Jury Verdict Reporter
  • Verdicts, Settlements & Tactics Personal Injury Litigation Reporter published by West

Cases covered by:

  • CBS Chicago
  • NBC Chicago
  • ABC Chicago
  • WGN Chicago
  • FOX Chicago
  • CLTV (Chicago Land Television)

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