$ 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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10475 Perry Highway, Suite 212C, Wexford, PA, 15090
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Posted by Randy | January 09, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Amazing Attorney
After months of searching for a solid professional attorney that would make the time available to assist me with a divorce settlement issue, John was definitely the right choice. I am not surprised that he has so many 5 star ratings because that was level of service I received from him and his team. ...
Posted by anonymous | August 03, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
John is a master
I highly recommend John if you are looking for an answer. He’s absolutely the most professional and elaborate speaker I’ve encountered. He knows the legal system like the back of his hand . Straight to the point and gets the job done . John and Lisa represented me for Feldstein I’m a John and Lisa...
Posted by Ashley | December 14, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody
Pure excellence and professionalism
John is the absolute best. In trying times during a custody case, he has proved so compassionate and dedicated. His attention to detail is unmatched, hence, such positive outcomes. The comfort in knowing I will always get a prompt reply is reassuring. His diligence in my entire case proves his profes...
Posted by anonymous | December 05, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody
Outstanding Attorney
Attorney Shaffranek and his firm's representation of our custody case displayed his great professionalism, performance, support and determination that we needed legally. John has represented our family with the utmost compassion and legal knowledge to win every case that we had to endure through this...
Posted by anonymous | November 30, 2016
Dashed hopes....
Had a half hour consultation,I had to fill an extensive mandatory questionare on the background and facts of my case. This needed to be done and emailed back to him a day prior to the consult. The day of my consult, we spoke and he ended up asking questions that I had already answered in my questiona...
I'm sorry you had a bad experience with my firm. This matter does not sound familiar, and we strive for the utmost client satisfaction in every case. While our firm does request that a questionnaire be completed prior to our consultations, it is not mandatory, nor is it a substitute for the consultation itself, when we discuss the particulars of a case in detail. Most potential clients, in fact, do not return the questionnaire at all prior to the consultation. Additionally, owing to the constrained nature of a half-hour consultation and my desire to provide as full a picture of the legal landscape as possible, virtually all of my half-hour consultations exceed 30 minutes, at no additional charge, to ensure we have covered all relevant bases. Please contact me directly to discuss your specific concerns.
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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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