Joseph Shaeffer
About Joseph Shaeffer
Joseph Shaeffer is a lawyer based in Seattle, WA and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2024. Joseph Shaeffer is recognized in the following practice area:
- Seattle, Washington
- Employment Law - Individuals
Current Firm: MacDonald Hoague & Bayless
Education: University of Washington, J.D., graduated 2002
Location: Seattle, WA
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