Atty. David Patrick Shaffer

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.

Rochester Rochester 18 Years Experience 18 year
Call (929) 605-1936

Profile Summary

About David Patrick Shaffer at a glance

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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About

  • 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

Practice Areas Explained

David Patrick Shaffer's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases David Patrick Shaffer handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Trusts

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Estate Planning & Probate

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

Elder law attorneys for Medicaid planning, long-term care, guardianship, conservatorship, and elder abuse.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in New York

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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Frequently Asked

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Where is David Patrick Shaffer's law office located?
David Patrick Shaffer's law practice is located in Rochester, New York. The firm is Woods Oviatt Gilman LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does David Patrick Shaffer handle?
David Patrick Shaffer focuses on trusts, estate planning, elder law. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has David Patrick Shaffer practiced law?
David Patrick Shaffer has 18+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2008.
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Education

University of New York at Buffalo J.D.
- In Progress
Dartmouth College B.A.
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 2008

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