K. John "John" Shaffer
About K. John Shaffer
K. John Shaffer is a lawyer based in Los Angeles, CA and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2003. K. John Shaffer is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Los Angeles, California
- Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law
- Litigation - Bankruptcy
Current Firm: Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan
Education: University of California Berkeley, J.D., graduated 1989 and Stanford University, A.B. Economics, graduated 1986
Location: Los Angeles, CA
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