Darald John Schaffer

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Darald John Schaffer

5.0
22 reviews
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Rating: 8.0

Licensed for 16 years

Business Lawyer at Chattanooga, TN
Practice Areas: Business, Litigation, Trusts ... +2 more

Shallowford Law Center, 130 Jordan Drive, Chattanooga, TN

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About Darald

Biography

Darald is a seasoned transactional attorney and trial lawyer whose practice centers on business advocacy and Name, Image, and Likeness law.

Darald is a seasoned trial lawyer and transactional attorney who serves as general counsel for businesses. Darald guides his business clients through contract negotiation and redlining as well as advocating for his business clients in state and federal trial courts and courts of appeal.

Although business law is Darald's primary area of practice, he still maintains an active estate planning practice. His experience litigating will contest cases enables him to provide his clients invaluable insight when preparing their estate plans.

Darald is an experienced trial lawyer who has tried high-stakes cases before judges and juries in both federal and state courts.

Darald often represents clients who are faced with the loss of a loved one and need guidance and representation through probate proceedings, which are often complex. Darald has drafted educational materials and has taught seminars on probate law to other practitioners.

Darald has experience drafting a variety of trusts to achieve his clients' desired outcomes from common revocable living trusts, joint trusts for married couples (such as Tenants by the Entirety Trusts) to complex asset protection trusts (such as Tennessee Investment Services Trusts).

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Business 60%

16 years

60%
Estate Planning 10%

16 years

10%
Litigation 10%

16 years

10%
Probate 10%

16 years

10%
Trusts 10%

16 years

10%

Fees and Rates

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Awards

Client's Choice
Client's Choice
2021
Platinum Client Champion
AV Preeminent Peer Review Rating

Licenses

Licensed in Tennessee for 16 years

State: Tennessee

Acquired: 2010

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Samples, Jennings, Clem & Fields, PLLC

Shallowford Law Center, 130 Jordan Drive, Chattanooga, TN, 37421

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Posted by Debbie | March 12, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Business

Business owner

Darald assisted me in forming my LLC. He helped me through the process of incorporation and has guided me through several business situations. His knowledge and expertise have helped me avoid costly mistakes. He is always professional, respectful and efficient. I never hesitate recommending Daral...d because I know he will do a outstanding job!

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Casey Hong

General practice lawyer | Aug 01

Relationship: Supervised lawyer

"I have had the privilege to know Darald both professionally and personally for several years. As a member of the Chattanooga legal community, he has shown an unwavering respect for, and knowledge of, the law. Darald is a tireless advocate for his clients and always works hard to obtain successful results for them. I endorse him, without reservation, to anyone in need of assistance from a qualified and competent attorney."

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Experience

Rating:  8.0 (Excellent)

Honors

2026

Client Champion Award, Martindale-Hubbell

2026

AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2010

Academic Excellence - Corporate Tax Law (Perfect Grade), Regent University School of Law

Work Experience

2021 - Present

Partner, Samples, Jennings, Clem & Fields, PLLC

2012 - 2021

Attorney, Wooden Law Firm, P.C.

2011 - 2012

Adjunct Professor, Lee University

2010 - 2012

Associate Attorney, Bilbo Law Office, P.C.

Associations

2013 - Present

Chattanooga Estate Planning Council

Member

2012 - Present

Chattanooga Bar Association

Member

2011 - Present

Tennessee Bar Association

Member

2008 - 2010

Trial Advocacy Board

Executive Committee Member

Education

2010

Regent University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2007

Lee University

Bachelor of Science (BS)

Speaking Engagements

2019

The Ultimate Guide to Probate Probate and Estate Administration

2018

Probate Hands-On! - An Interactive Workshop

Probate and Estate Administration

2017

Estate Administration from Start to Finish

Estate Administration

2017

"Let's Chatt" Show Estate Planning

2011

Business Law Course (Adjunct Professor)

Business Law

Publications

Languages

English

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