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.
Elder Law & More Attorney · Serving Rochester, NY · 18+ Years Experience
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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
- 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 Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases David Patrick Shaffer handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Rochester.
Trusts in Rochester
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Estate Planning & Probate in Rochester
An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.
David Patrick Shaffer is one of 224,789 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in New York →
Elder Law in Rochester
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 Rochester
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.
Rochester Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Rochester-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Rochester Choose David Patrick Shaffer
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish David Patrick Shaffer's practice in the field of trusts, estate planning, and elder law.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
David Patrick Shaffer brings 18+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering trusts, estate planning, and elder law, David Patrick Shaffer can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Rochester
A Rochester-based practice means David Patrick Shaffer attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
Case Types
Common Legal Issues David Patrick Shaffer Handles in Rochester
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This list is illustrative, not exhaustive. Contact David Patrick Shaffer directly to discuss the specifics of your situation.
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