Todd S. Schafer, Personal Injury Attorney in Merrillville, Indiana
Over 16 years of legal practice
Merrillville, IN
Practicing personal injury in Merrillville since 2010.
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Todd S. Schafer is an attorney based in Merrillville, INDIANA. The practice focuses on Personal Injury. Todd has over 16 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Schafer & Schafer LLP.
- Based in
- Merrillville, INDIANA
- Experience
- over 16 years
- Known for
- Personal Injury
- Handles Personal Injury matters from Merrillville, INDIANA.
- Over 16 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
- Recognized with Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs (2026).
About Todd S. Schafer: Todd S. Schafer is an attorney based in Merrillville, INDIANA. The practice focuses on Personal Injury. Todd has over 16 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Schafer & Schafer LLP.
Areas of practice
Practice areas handled by Todd S. Schafer
Todd concentrates on personal injury. Each area below outlines the kind of case Todd handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Personal Injury cases in Merrillville, Indiana
Todd takes personal injury matters in Merrillville, Indiana. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Todd agrees to represent you.
Biography
About Todd S. Schafer — Over 16 years of Indiana personal injury experience
Todd S. Schafer is an attorney based in Merrillville, INDIANA. The practice focuses on Personal Injury. Todd has over 16 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Schafer & Schafer LLP.
Todd Schafer is recognized as one of the best trial lawyers of his generation. As the son of founding partner Timothy Schafer, Todd was immersed in the courtroom at an early stage of his career and was given an opportunity to try many cases at a young age. Demonstrating exceptional skill and tenacity, he quickly earned a reputation for winning challenging cases and achieving remarkable results, even in conservative jurisdictions.
At just 30 years old, Todd secured a landmark $32.5 million verdict for a young mother who sustained brain damage in a collision involving a semi-truck. This achievement is believed to make him the youngest attorney in the country to serve as lead counsel in a case resulting in a verdict of $30 million or more. Since then, Todd has continued to achieve record-breaking results, earning a spot on the list of the nation’s Top 100 Jury Verdicts an impressive three times.
Todd is proudly a member of the prestigious Inner Circle of Advocates, an exclusive invitation-only organization of the top 100 trial lawyers in the United States. Todd was asked to join the Inner Circle at just 39 years old, making him one of the youngest attorneys to ever be invited to join this elite group.
Todd Schafer’s record of success reflects not only his exceptional legal expertise but also his unwavering dedication to achieving justice for his clients.
Working with Todd on a personal injury matter
Todd Schafer is recognized as one of the best trial lawyers of his generation. As the son of founding partner Timothy Schafer, Todd was immersed in the courtroom at an early stage of his career and was given an opportunity to try many cases at a young age. Demonstrating exceptional skill and tenacity, he quickly earned a reputation for winning challenging cases and achieving remarkable results,…
Who Todd represents
Todd reviews new inquiries case-by-case for personal injury matters in Merrillville and the surrounding Indiana area.
Credentials
Todd S. Schafer's legal education and bar admissions
Valparaiso University
J.D. · 2010
Jurisdictions
Todd's state bar admissions
Indiana, Indiana Sta
2010 · ACTIVE
Todd studied at J.D. in Valparaiso University.
Law school and academic background
Todd completed J.D. in Valparaiso University. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Todd runs in Indiana is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Recognition
Awards, publications, and recognition of Todd S. Schafer
Todd has received 1 formal recognition from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.
Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs
2026
Legal awards and honors
Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs (2026).
Locations
Todd S. Schafer's office in Merrillville
Todd's primary office is at 3820 East U.S. 30, Merrillville, Indiana, 46410. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
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How to hire Todd S. Schafer — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new personal injury attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Todd usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Todd charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Todd's office.
What to bring to your first meeting
Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Todd will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a personal injury attorney in Merrillville, Indiana
A short list to run through before you commit: How many personal injury matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?
Fees & payment
Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Todd
Todd discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in personal injury practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every personal injury matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Todd confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Todd's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many personal injury practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Todd S. Schafer
How much does it cost to hire Todd for a personal injury case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Todd walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Todd offer a free consultation?
Todd charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Todd's office. Some personal injury attorneys offer free consults — check Todd's current terms during booking.
How long do personal injury cases in Indiana typically take?
Simple personal injury matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Todd gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Todd take my case if I'm outside Merrillville?
Todd is licensed in Indiana. Matters governed by Indiana law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Todd will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.
What should I bring to my first meeting with Todd?
Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Todd will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Todd accepting new personal injury clients right now?
Todd's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
Personal Injury attorneys serving Merrillville, Indianapolis and Fort Wayne in Indiana
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