$ 200-250 per hour
My main areas of practice are family law and civil litigation, although I also have considerable experience in First Amendment issues, particularly those that relate to the rights of the media. I have an interest in family law issues as they relate to members of the GLBT community, as well. My practice involves both litigation and appellate practice.
I am licensed to practice in Pennsylvania, the United Stated District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania, and the United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit.
On a personal note, I moved to Pittsburgh in 2009 and fell in love with it. I enjoy spending time exploring the city and attending cultural events such as theatre shows, Pirates games, and festivals like Pride and the Italian Festival.
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$ 200-250 per hour
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Acquired: 2013
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10475 Perry Highway, Suite 212C, Wexford, PA, 15090
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Posted by Beth | August 14, 2024 | Hired Attorney
Requesting the courts as grandparents for permission be allowed to intervene is a difficult legal road. Requesting full legal custody takes this to a new level. It is painful and exhausting. John’s expertise in keeping firm focus, ability to separate the detail in importance of fact versus fluff, hi...
Posted by Amber | August 11, 2021 | Hired Attorney
When I first found out I was getting a divorce I panicked since I had never dealt with a lawyer before. John made this first interaction flawless and made me feel confident in going forward. John is very professional yet is easy to talk to about your needs. I highly recommend John to anyone needing h...
Posted by anonymous | August 10, 2021 | Hired Attorney
I was referred to John through a friend. The work, planning, and all the information online was extremely overwhelming. John took care of my concerns and I would be happy to use his services again.
Posted by Robert | December 28, 2020 | Hired Attorney
My wife and I hired John to help and guide us through the process of adopting a sweet 10 year old girl. The process went extremely well ,in spite of the Covid set-backs! John kept us informed at every step, always calling us to keep us up to date. would not hesitate to call on him again for any legal...
Posted by Scott | November 9, 2020 | Hired Attorney
Had to defend myself against a powerful political family. John did not back down, he took on the challenge. Superb strategy from day one and powerful arguments that resulted in a complete dismissal in court and a resounding victory. Fantastic job!!!
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2018 - Present
Associate Attorney, Gilliland Vanasdale Law Office, LLC
2017 - 2018
Associate, Feldstein Grinberg Lang & McKee, P.C.
2015 - 2015
Associate Attorney, Sean Logue & Assoc.
2015 - 2017
Associate, Lisa Marie Vari & Associates
2014 - 2017
Solo Practitioner, John M. Schaffranek, Esq.
2011 - 2014
Associate Attorney, Frank, Gale, Bails, Murcko & Pocrass
2015 - 2015
Pennsylvania Bar AssociationVice-Chair, Law-related Education Committee
2014 - 2016
Pennsylvania Bar AssociationEditor, Open Court, GLBT Rights Committee Newsletter
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