Atty. William Donovan Shaffer

Atty. William Donovan Shaffer

Mr. William Donovan Shaffer is a lawyer practicing criminal, elder, guardianship and 4 other areas of law.

Sarasota Sarasota 17 yrs experience 17 year
Call (941) 894-3174 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About William Donovan Shaffer at a glance

William Donovan Shaffer is a trusts, probate, criminal defense, poa, and elder law attorney based in Sarasota, Florida. They have 17+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2009. Admitted to practice in Florida (2009). Educated at Florida Coastal School of Law (J.D., 2008). Serands clients in Sarasota, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Mr. William Donovan Shaffer is a lawyer practicing criminal, elder, guardianship and 4 other areas of law
  • William has been licensed for 17 years
  • William practices in Sarasota, FL

Practice Areas Explained

William Donovan Shaffer's Areas of Practice

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

Trusts

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Probate

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Criminal Defense

A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.

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Power of Attorney

William Donovan Shaffer is one of 33,188 poa attorneys indexed nationally. Browse poa attorneys in Florida →

Elder Law

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

William Donovan Shaffer is one of 53,430 elder law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse elder law attorneys in Florida →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Florida

Practicing law in Florida. Legal matters in Florida are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Sarasota are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Florida state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Florida 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 Florida courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about William Donovan Shaffer

Where is William Donovan Shaffer's law office located?
William Donovan Shaffer's law practice is located in Sarasota, Florida. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does William Donovan Shaffer handle?
William Donovan Shaffer focuses on trusts, probate, criminal defense, poa, elder law. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Florida.
How long has William Donovan Shaffer practiced law?
William Donovan Shaffer has 17+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2009.
Where did William Donovan Shaffer go to law school?
William Donovan Shaffer earned their education at (J.D., 2008).
How can I contact William Donovan Shaffer for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Florida Coastal School of Law
- 2008

Bar Admissions

Florida
Admitted: 2009

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