$ 300-300 per hour
Dana P. Shaffner
About Dana
Biography
Hello ! I began my professional life as a Certified Public Accountant and worked with national and local CPA firms in Louisville, Kentucky and Atlanta, Georgia. While I was working as a tax specialist, I attended law school at Georgia State University and was admitted to the Georiga Bar in 1987. In 1989 I formed my own firm for the practice of law with special emphasis on privately held businesses, taxation, and estate planning. I consider myself a "personal lawyer", I have clients not cases. I understand that no one calls a lawyer because something good has happened. I encourage my clients to call me.. if I can't find you an answer, I will find someone who can. In addtion to conventional legal and tax issues, I have additional experience in some specialized areas such as Exempt Organizations and Charities (501(c)(3)), and the special legal issues involved when people have families that historically lacked legal recognition (same sex couples).
In my personal life, I love reading, history, cooking, the outdoors, Irish and folk music, and am the proud parent of two young men currently serving their country in the U.S. Army.
Practice Areas
5
Practice Areas
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Contingency
25%-45%
Pro bono
10 %
Retainer
Sometimes
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Georgia for 38 years
State: Georgia
Acquired: 1987
No misconduct found
Location
Shaffner Law Office PC
2566 Shallowford Road NE, Suite 104, PMB 322, Atlanta, GA, 30345
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Dana P. Shaffner's Reviews
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Posted by Nermin | February 24, 2021 | Consulted Attorney
This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.
Very professional and super nice
She responded to my questions really quickly, she didn't judge me and was very professional and super nice. I appreciate your help and answering my questions regarding my matter.
Posted by Harsh | October 19, 2019 | Consulted Attorney
This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.
Extremely pleased with the responses. Very detailed.
We're glad to have received the responses from Dana. She was very thorough and explained details above and beyond the expectations. I would highly recommend her.
Posted by David and Carolina | August 31, 2019 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Thorough while still providing clear on point answers and information
Ms. Dana Shaffner is thorough while still providing clear on point answers to your questions. The information she gives while working with you allows you to gain a strong understanding of where you currently stand and even more importantly to understand clearly what is necessary to move towards a wel...
Posted by anonymous | January 9, 2015
Very detailed information and reasons regarding my legal question
Very precise and detailed answer giving me the reasons why I need to register as a foreign entity in Georgia. I will definitely keep her in mind as my business needs grow in the future.
Dana P. Shaffner's Lawyer Endorsements
"Dana Shaffner is an astute, careful and highly competent lawyer. You wouldn't go wrong by hiring her first."
"The answers of Ms. Shaffner are consistently accurate, full of analysis and customized to the needs of the Avvo askers. These are exactly the qualities that every client should look for when hiring a lawyer."
"This attorney can be relied on for giving consistently good, accurate advice in her regular posts to this forum."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"Top-notch attorney. Highly respected in the legal community."
"I gladly endorse Dana as a lawyer of superb intellect, personality and character. She would be an asset to any client for tax, wills, trusts, estates and other matters. I can say that I more than endorse her as a collegue whose work I have seen first hand, I use her to handle our firm's and my personal tax matters."
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Experience
Work Experience
1989 - Present
Attorney, Shaffner Law Office, PC
Associations
2008 - Present
Stonewall Bar AssociationMember
1987 - Present
State Bar of GeorgiaMember
1981 - Present
Georgia Society of CPAsMember
1981 - Present
AICPAMember
2008 - 2012
Atlanta Gay and Lesbian Chamber of CommerceMember/and former Board Member
Education
1987
Georgia State University
Juris Doctor
1979
Oglethorpe University
BBA
Speaking Engagements
2017
Family Law Issues for the Modern Family
Love, Death and Taxes a Survery of Issues Faced by Couples and Ex-Couples
2016
5th Annual Same Sex Legal Issues
Tax Landscape for Same Sex Couples After Windsor and Obergefell - A survey
2015
4th Annual Same Sex Legal Issues
Tax and NonTax Financial Issues Affecting Same Sex Couples
2014
3rd Annual Same Sex Legal Issues
Tax Issues Affecting Same Sex Couples Including the Post-Windsor Lanscape
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
Should I walk away from my deceased brother's tiny estate since he left no Last Will?
23 Nov 2025
Q&A
When you have a Grandparent who passes with no will and still remains on property deed, what is the fastest way to change this?
11 Oct 2025
Q&A
Can I get father's part of the estate ?
28 Jul 2025