$ 900-900 per hour
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David LeBron McGuffey
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About David
Biography
David L. McGuffey is in private practice in Georgia, with a primary office in Dalton and a satellite office in Ellijay. David spends most of his time helping elders, caregivers and individuals with special needs. This means David helps elders and their caregivers, as well as persons with disabilities. We help elders and individuals with special needs find, get and pay for good long-term care. David is certified as an Elder Law Attorney by the National Elder Law Foundation. He was selected as a Georgia SuperLawyer in 2013 and has maintained that distinction. In March of 2021, David launched EzElderLaw, a website designed to educate the public and younger lawyers regarding elder law and special needs law issues.
David speaks regularly on Elder Law issues and special needs issues. If you need a speaker for your event, feel free to contact us at our Dalton office.
Practice Areas
5
Practice Areas
Elder Law
70%
Estate Planning
10%
Medicaid and Medicare
10%
Guardianship
5%
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Retainer
Sometimes
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
Awards
Licenses
Licensed in Michigan for 22 years
State: Michigan
Acquired: 2003
No misconduct found
Licensed in Tennessee for 26 years
State: Tennessee
Acquired: 2000
No misconduct found
Licensed in Georgia for 32 years
State: Georgia
Acquired: 1993
No misconduct found
Location
Elder Law Practice Of David L. McGuffey, LLC
400 N. Selvidge Street, P.O. Box 2023, Dalton, GA, 30722
mcguffey.netElder Law Practice of David L. McGuffey
142 River Terrace, Suite 111 (The CORE), Ellijay, GA, 30540
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David LeBron McGuffey's Reviews
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Posted by Sandra | August 5, 2015
Best Lawyer Ever!
I hired David for what was to be a simple guardianship case which turned into a contested case, he went over every detail of my case with me before hand and was highly prepaired when it went to court. Everyone in his office was very helpful and always available. Not only is David the most knowledgabl...
David LeBron McGuffey's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer. David is one of Georgia's pioneering Elder Law attorneys. He has an encyclopedic knowledge of Elder Law, which he generously shares with both clients and colleagues."
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"David is a dedicated & competent attorney who uses his considerable expertise & skills to help his clients at probably the most vulnerable point in their lives. He is a credit to the legal profession and as a fellow elder law & estate planning attorney I am proud to endorse him."
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"I endorse this lawyer. I do not practice in the area of Elder Law but I have referred clients to David and they have all been very pleased with his representation. David also has a great representation in the legal community in Dalton."
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"I endorse this lawyer.David is well versed in the various areas of elder law. You could not go wrong by hiring David."
"David is very well respected, nationally, as an Elder Law attorney. His writings and legal work have earned him appointments to the highest positions in the Elder Law community. He brings creative problem solving to Special Needs Trusts, Medicaid qualification, and Life Care Planning."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer. David is leader among elder law attorneys in the country. I now serve on a National board with David and he is looked up to by many elder law attorneys around the country. He is one of the good guys and I would trust him with any elder law issue."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"I highly recommend David for seniors and their families seeking assistance with protecting their assets, qualifying for public benefits, and obtaining the best quality care possible. I've known David for the last 5 years and he has impressed me with his commitment and expertise in Elder Law."
"David is an impressively bright attorney working. His clients are lucky to have his expertise available."
"I have known David for several years now, and he is a leader in the field of Elder Law in Georgia, and Tennessee for that matter. An expert is all facets of elder law, I rely on David's expertise to guide me on numerous occassions."
"I endorse this lawyer's work. I have known David for several years and believe him to be one of the most knowledgable elder law attorneys in Georgia. If I needed help with an elder law issue, I would certainly turn to David for advice. He is especially strong in litigation related issues."
"I endorse this lawyer's work. David is a very conscientious and knowledgeable attorney."
"I have known David McGuffey for several years and found him to be entirely ethical, exceptionally competent, and truly dedicated to providing quality representation to his clients."
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Experience
Honors
2025
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2024
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2023
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2022
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2021
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2020
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2019
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2018
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2017
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2016
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2015
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2014
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2013
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2005
Pro Bono Honor Roll, State Bar of Georgia
2004
John Regan Writing Award, NAELA
2004
Certified Elder Law Attorney, National Elder Law Foundation
Work Experience
2003 - Present
Owner, Elder Law Practice of David L. McGuffey, LLC
2010 - 2012
Partner, Lovingood McGuffey, P.C.
2006 - 2007
Managing Attorney, Elder Law Practice of Timothy L. Takacs, LLC
2001 - 2002
Partner, Clements & McGuffey, LLC
1996 - 2000
Associate, Coppedge & Leman Pc
1995 - 1996
Associate, Law Offices of O. Hale Almand, Jr.
1993 - 1995
Corporate Specialist, King & Spalding LLP
Associations
2012 - Present
National Academy of Elder Law AttorneysCouncil of Advanced Practioners
2010 - Present
Continuity of Law Practice Committee - State Bar of GeorgiaCommittee Member
2010 - Present
Georgia Appleseed: Elder Competency Project Advisory CommitteeCommittee Member
2009 - Present
Special Needs AllianceMember
2003 - Present
Michigan Bar AssociationMember
2001 - Present
National Academy of Elder Law AttorneysMember
2001 - Present
Tennessee Bar AssociationMember
1993 - Present
State Bar of GeorgiaMember
Northwest Georgia Health Care Partnership
Board Member
Northwest Georgia office of Georgia Alzheimer's chapter
Board Member
Association of Trial Lawyers of America
Member
2012 - 2013
Georgia NAELA ChapterBoard Member
2012 - 2016
National Academy of Elder Law AttorneysBoard Member (beginning June 2012)
2011 - 2013
National Elder Law FoundationBoard Member
2010 - 2010
National Elder Law FoundationAppeals Committee
2009 - 2012
Life Care Planning Law Firms AssociationBoard Member
2007 - 2010
Georgia State Bar Elder Law SectionChairman
2006 - 2007
American Association for Justice, Nursing Homes Litigation GroupChair
2004 - 2005
Tennesse Bar Association - Elder Law SectionChairman
Sample of Legal Cases
In re Estate of Smith
Ruling in favor of Estate
Gee v. Reingold
Judgment for Defendant
Brogdon v. National Healthcare Corporation
Motion to Dismiss grnt'd in part denied in part
Education
1993
Georgia State University College of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1987
Georgia State University
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2018
2018 National Caregiving Summit
Caregiver Legal Tips
2017
Georgia Probate Judges' Spring Conference
Medicaid Estate Recovery
2017
Elder Law Forum
Special Needs Trusts
2017
9th Annual Colorado Elder Law Retreat
Guardianship Litigation
2016
ICLE of Georgia Special Needs Trust
Special Needs Trusts: Basics & Beyond
2016
2016 National Conferenec on Guardianship
Guardianship Litigation
2015
NAELA Annual Meeting
Guardianship Litigation
2014
Ohio NAELA Chapter CELA Training
Medicaid and Nursing Home Advocacy
2014
Georgia NAELA Fall Meeting
Medicaid Fair Hearings
2012
Special Needs Trusts
How the Affordable Care Act Will Impact Special Needs Trust Practice
2012
National Aging & Law Institute
Conflicts of Interest Encountered by Special Needs Attorneys and Trustees
2012
National Aging & Law Institute
Guardianship Litigation
2011
WOW 3D
Ask the Experts (Moderator)
2011
Elder Law with David L. McGuffey
Elder Law and Estate Planning
2011
Elder Law Radio
Weekly Radio Show on WBLJ1230
2010
Senior Moments (Peggy Stanfield Show)
Estate Planning
2010
Elder Mediation
Elder Law (8 Hour Basics Course)
2010
Elder Law Basics
Capacity Issues
2010
CABIA Brain Injury Conference
Special Needs Trusts
2009
NAMI - Chapter Meeting
Special Needs Trusts
2009
LCPLFA Fundamentals Course
Fundamentals of Life Care Planning
2009
LCPLFA CLE
Going to Court to Increase Medicaid Spousal Allowances
2009
In the Trenches
Using Trusts in Planning for VA Benefits
2009
Elder Mediation
Elder Law (8 Hour Basics Course)
2009
Elder Law
Using Trusts in Planning for VA Benefits
2009
Elder Law
Long-Term Care Medicaid
2009
CCMSA Meeting
Life Care Planning
2008
Elder Mediation
Elder Law (8 Hour Basics Course)
2008
Elder Law: Basics Everyone Should Know
Basic Long Term Care Planning
2007
Life Care Planning for the Elderly Client: Fundamentals and Practice
Life Care Planning
2007
First Annual Meeting
What Does Good Care Look Like
2007
Elder Law Practice for the General Practitioner
Litigation Proceeds: Liens and Client Funds
2007
Elder Law for the General Practitioner
Ethics and Elder Law Practice
2007
Elder Law for the General Practitioner
Counseling Domestic Law Clients Where One Spouse is Disabled
2007
Annual Symposium
Working with Litigation Counsel in Nursing Home Litigation Cases
2007
Advanced Nursing Home Litigation
The Top Ten Nursing Home Decisions in the Past Year
2006
Mid-Winter Convention
Special Needs Trusts
2006
2006 Convention
Special Needs Trusts
2005
Nursing Home Litigation
Arbitration Agreements in Nursing Home Contracts
2005
Basics of Elder Law
Ethics and Elder Law Practice
2005
2005 Elder Law Seminar
Border States - Medicaid in Tennessee
2004
8th Annual Elder Law Symposium
Developing an Elder-Centered Elder Law Practice
Publications
2018
mcguffey.net
Legal Considerations for Older Adults
2017
Tennessee Bar Association
Special Needs Trusts: Basics and Beyond
2016
ICLE of Georgia
Special Needs Trusts: Basics and Beyond
2016
Georgia NAELA
Making Nursing Home Care Great Again
2016
Special Needs Roundtable
Disbursements from Special Needs Trusts
2015
McGuffey.net
Adult Guardianships, Conservatorships and Litigation
2014
Georgia NAELA
Medicaid Fair Hearings in Georgia
2010
2009
McGuffey.net
Medicaid Estate Recovery in Georgia
2007
Life Care Planning Law Firms Association
Long-Term Care: What Does Good Care Look LIfe?
2007
2004
NYSBA Elder Law Attorney, Vol. 14, No. 1
How to Eat a HIPAA: Medical Records and the Elder Law Attorney
2004
NAELA Quarterly
Revisiting the Ethics of Medicaid Planning
2003
Unknown
An Overview: What is HIPAA?
2003
Tennessee Bar Association CLE
Ethics 101 for Tennesse Elder Law Attorneys
2002
William Mitchell Law Review
Medicaid Planning: Can It Be Justified?: Legal and Ethical Implications of Medicaid Planning
Languages
English
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