David Patrick Shaffer

David Shaffer is an associate in the firm and a member of the Family Wealth and Estate Planning Department.  He concentrates his practice in the areas of Estate Planning, Estate and Trust Administration, Long Term Care Planning and Medicaid Planning. 

Mr. Shaffer received his J.D. degree from the University of New York at Buffalo Law School, summa cum laude, where he was named the recipient of the Max Koren Award for Outstanding Academic Achievement by the law school faculty and also served as Note & Comment Editor for the Buffalo Law Review.  Mr. Shaffer received his A.B. degree, cum laude, from Dartmouth College.

Mr. Shaffer is active in the Lawyers for Learning volunteer program at School 29 where he mentors two sixth-grade students.  He also serves on the Executive Board for the Dartmouth Club of Rochester as District Enrollment Director where he works with local Dartmouth College alumni to promote enrollment among high school students in the Greater Rochester area. 

Mr. Shaffer is admitted to practice in the State of New York.

Mr. Shaffer is a member of the New York State Bar Association, Monroe County Bar Association and Livingston County Bar Association.  He is also a member of the Elder Law Section of the Monroe County Bar Association.

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Mr. Shaffer was featured under the Legal Topic of the week on WHAM Channel 13's website for his article "With Great Power Comes Great Responsibility: The Duties of a Trustee under New York Law."  Mr. Shaffer has also appeared in the Livingston County News as a guest author writing on pertinent legal topics.  Mr. Shaffer has lectured on "Probate Proceedings" at the New York State Bar Association Continuing Legal Education Program, Practical Skills - Probate and the Administration of Estates.