Darald John Schaffer

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Darald John Schaffer: Attorney with Samples, Jennings, Clem & Fields, PLLC.
Attorney Awards
  • Martindale-Hubbell Peer AV Preeminent Rating
  • Platinum Client Champion
  • Avvo Client Choice
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Biography

Darald Schaffer is a seasoned partner at the firm, focusing on business litigation, mergers and acquisitions, and transactional matters, with a keen ability to represent local and regional businesses as general counsel. His extensive expertise extends to real estate law, where he handles commercial and residential transactions, boundary line disputes, and landlord-tenant matters. Darald’s experience in litigation offers valuable insights for clients contemplating business sales or acquisitions, and he adeptly negotiates complex asset, stock, and equity purchase agreements. He has represented a national wireless carrier in numerous real estate transactions, excelling in tower leases, commercial leases, easements, and zoning issues. Known for his prowess in structuring 1031 exchanges, Darald helps clients defer capital gains taxes skillfully. Recognized for his legal excellence, Darald holds the AV Preeminent rating from Martindale-Hubbell and the Platinum Client Champion award. Beyond his legal practice, Darald and his wife Jodi, also a partner at the firm, are active members of the Crossing Church and contribute to Dream Central Chattanooga in leadership and advisory roles. Together with their three children, they are dedicated to their community and global mission initiatives.

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Areas of Practice (2)

  • Business Law
  • Real Estate

Education & Credentials

University Attended:
Lee University, B.S., Accounting, 2007
Law School Attended:
Regent University School of Law, J.D., 2010
Year of First Admission:
2010
Admission:
2010, Tennessee; United States District Court for the Eastern District of Tennessee; United States District Court for the Western District of Tennessee; United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit; 2010, Tennessee
Languages:
English
Birth Information:
1981
ISLN:
922214197

Peer Reviews

4.9/5.0 (29 reviews)
Martindale-Hubbell® AV Preeminent Rating Badge

  • Legal Knowledge

    4.9/5.0

  • Analytical Capability

    5.0/5.0

  • Judgment

    5.0/5.0

  • Communication

    5.0/5.0

  • Legal Experience

    4.9/5.0

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Managing Partner on 05/14/21 in Business Law

    I have known Darald for 14 years. He is a very knowledgeable and effective attorney.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Attorney on 05/13/21 in Taxation

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Attorney on 05/13/21 in Business Law

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Attorney on 05/13/21 in Wills and Probate

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Attorney on 05/13/21 in Estate Planning

    I have worked with and against Darald Schaffer for over 15 years. I have found him to be diligent, trustworthy and at all times professional. He is the epitome of what a lawyer should be.

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  • 4.8/5.0 Rated by a Attorney on 05/11/21 in Business Law

    Mr. Schaffer has an outstanding reputation in the legal community and in the community at large as an honest, trustworthy and effective attorney. I have always referred clients to him without reservation.

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  • 4.6/5.0 Rated by a Attorney on 06/30/21 in Chancery and Equity

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  • 4.6/5.0 Rated by a Attorney on 05/11/21 in Wills and Probate

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  • 4.4/5.0 Rated by a Attorney on 05/13/21 in Business Law

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Other Legal Directories

Avvo Client Review
5.0/5.0 (10 reviews)
Client Choice Award Client Champion

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Lawyers Client Review
5.0/5.0 (12 reviews)
Platinum Client Champion

I was referred to Darald's firm by a family friend to assist with questions I had regarding creating business contracts. Darald treated me with the same patience and care that I try to provide my cus...

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