Charles Shaffer

I am the litigation partner in our law firm. I am responsible for civil litigation. I try cases to juries and to judges without juries. I represent clients before administrative agencies and appellate courts. I have handled litigation for roofing, plumbing, HVAC, construction and general contractors, as well as owners, suppliers, architects and engineers. I have litigated commercial claims, shareholder suits, restrictive covenants and employment contracts, wrongful discharge and civil rights claims, real estate titles and easements. I have also litigated insurance claims, personal injury, products liability and professional negligence claims.

I also represent creditors and debtors in Consumer and Business Bankruptcies.

I serve as a Mediator for the United States District Court for the Middle District of Pennsylvania; as an Arbitrator for the American Arbitration Association; and as a Special Trial Master for the Court of Common Pleas of Luzerne County. I have completed the following training: ACE001 - Arbitration Awards: Safeguarding, Deciding & Writing Awards, 10/04; AAA Construction Industry Arbitrator II Training, New York, 3/02; AAA Arbitrator Update 2001; Marywood University, Basic Mediation Skill Training, 2/01, 1/01; AAA Commercial Arbitrator Training, Philadelphia 6/99; Dickinson School of Law, U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Pennsylvania, ADR Training, 5/96, 4/94.

Pugliese, Finnegan & Shaffer is a law firm that was formed by a group of experienced attorneys who wanted to offer small and medium sized businesses, and individuals, the sophisticated legal representation provided by larger firms, but without being treated like a second class client because the firm's first priority was its larger corporate clients.

At our firm, you will receive top-flight legal representation with an eye on your bottom line. Our firm was designed to provide you with the sophisticated service for your business demands in a cost-effective and efficient manner, as well as handle your personal issues. We also have an aggressive plaintiff's personal injury practice. Please see our Practice Area Overview page for a more detailed description of some of our practice areas.