Advocate for the Injured and Experienced Legal Professional
Mark Schaffner is a distinguished attorney with over 35 years of experience in personal injury and workers' compensation law. His legal career is marked by a commitment to securing favorable outcomes for injured workers and accident victims, demonstrating both aggressive advocacy and compassionate client service.
Professional Background
Mark earned his Bachelor of Arts in Political Science with a minor in Economics from the University of North Dakota in 1974, followed by a Juris Doctor from the University of Iowa College of Law in 1977. His early legal career included serving as the managing attorney of the Legal Aid Society of Cerro Gordo County, Iowa, from 1977-1978. He then joined H.E.L.P. Legal Services in Davenport, Iowa, where he directed the Senior Citizen Law Project and later served as the managing director until 1983.
In 1983, Mark moved to Chicago and became a partner at Potter & Schaffner, P.C. In 2003, he established the Law Offices of Mark Schaffner, P.C., focusing his practice on workers' compensation and personal injury, serving clients throughout northern Illinois.
Bar Admissions and Education
- Illinois
- U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit
- U.S. District Courts, Northern and Central Districts of Illinois
Professional Associations
- American Association for Justice
- Illinois Trial Lawyers Association
- Illinois State Bar Association
- Workers’ Compensation Lawyers Association
Community Involvement
Deeply committed to community service, Mark volunteers for various organizations that support the ill, injured, or handicapped. His active involvement in numerous legal organizations such as the American Association of Justice (AAJ) and the Illinois Trial Lawyers Association (ITLA) underscores his dedication to justice and advocacy.
