Atty. Darald John Schaffer
Darald Schaffer is a seasoned partner at the firm, focusing on business litigation, mergers and acquisitions, and transactional matters, with a keen ability to represent local and regional businesses as general counsel. His extensive expertise extends to real estate law, where he handles commercial and residential transactions, boundary line disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
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Darald John Schaffer is a Partner based in Chattanooga, Tennessee, practicing at Samples, Jennings, Clem & Fields, PLLC.. They have 16+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2010. Their practice focuses on business and real estate. Admitted to practice in Tennessee United States District Court for the Eastern District of Tennessee United States District (2010) and Tennessee (2010). Educated at Regent University School of Law (J.D., 2010) and Lee University (B.S. Accounting, 2007). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Chattanooga, TN and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Darald Schaffer is a seasoned partner at the firm, focusing on business litigation, mergers and acquisitions, and transactional matters, with a keen ability to represent local and regional businesses as general counsel
- His extensive expertise extends to real estate law, where he handles commercial and residential transactions, boundary line disputes, and landlord-tenant matters
- Darald’s experience in litigation offers valuable insights for clients contemplating business sales or acquisitions, and he adeptly negotiates complex asset, stock, and equity purchase agreements
- He has represented a national wireless carrier in numerous real estate transactions, excelling in tower leases, commercial leases, easements, and zoning issues
- Known for his prowess in structuring 1031 exchanges, Darald helps clients defer capital gains taxes skillfully
- Recognized for his legal excellence, Darald holds the AV Preeminent rating from Martindale-Hubbell and the Platinum Client Champion award
- Beyond his legal practice, Darald and his wife Jodi, also a partner at the firm, are active members of the Crossing Church and contribute to Dream Central Chattanooga in leadership and advisory roles
- Together with their three children, they are dedicated to their community and global mission initiatives
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Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
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Why local counsel matters in Tennessee
Practicing law in Tennessee. Legal matters in Tennessee are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Chattanooga are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Tennessee state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Tennessee brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Tennessee courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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