Atty. David Patrick Shaffer
David Patrick Shaffer is a lawyer practicing estate planning, elder law, trusts. David received a B.A. degree from Dartmouth College, and has been licensed for 18 years.
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David Patrick Shaffer is a trusts, estate planning, and elder law attorney based in Rochester, New York, practicing at Woods Oviatt Gilman LLP. They have 18+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2008. Admitted to practice in New York (2008). Educated at University of New York at Buffalo J.D. (—) and Dartmouth College B.A. (—). Serves clients in Rochester, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- David Patrick Shaffer is a lawyer practicing estate planning, elder law, trusts
- David received a B.A. degree from Dartmouth College, and has been licensed for 18 years
- David practices at Woods Oviatt Gilman LLP in Rochester, NY
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An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.
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Elder law attorneys for Medicaid planning, long-term care, guardianship, conservatorship, and elder abuse.
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Practicing law in New York. Legal matters in New York are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Rochester are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate New York state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in New York brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in New York courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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