Ty Edwin Shaffer, Civil Rights Attorney in Charlotte, North Carolina

Ty concentrates on civil rights, employment, and real estate. Each area below outlines the kind of case Ty handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.

• Civil Rights

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• Employment

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• Real Estate

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Ty's primary office is at 101 N. Tryon St., Ste. 1900, Charlotte, NC, 28246. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

Working with a new civil rights attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Ty usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.

Ty discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in civil rights practice — ask which fits.

• How much does it cost to hire Ty for a civil rights case?

  Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Ty walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.

• Does Ty offer a free consultation?

  Ty charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Ty's office. Some civil rights attorneys offer free consults — check Ty's current terms during booking.

• How long do civil rights cases in North Carolina typically take?

  Simple civil rights 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. Ty gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.

• Can Ty take my case if I'm outside Charlotte?

  Ty is licensed in North Carolina. Matters governed by North Carolina law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Ty 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 Ty?

  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. Ty will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.

• Is Ty accepting new civil rights clients right now?

  Ty's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.