Shaffer Law Office

Elder Law and Estates & Trusts

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Gina Shaffer

Attorney/Founder

Gina Shaffer graduated from UB Law School and is licensed to practice law in Maryland (2001) and Virginia (2003). She began her career as an attorney at Miles & Stockbridge, and it was there she discovered her passion for the senior population and elder law. Seeking to work in the local community, Gina began her solo law practice in Bel Air in January 2004.…Read More

Gina Shaffer graduated from UB Law School and is licensed to practice law in Maryland (2001) and Virginia (2003). She began her career as an attorney at Miles & Stockbridge, and it was there she discovered her passion for the senior population and elder law. Seeking to work in the local community, Gina began her solo law practice in Bel Air in January 2004. She enjoyed a ten-year law partnership with Brad Stover and Eric McLauchlin from 2011 to 2021.

In 2022, she re-established her solo law practice, focusing on elder law and estates & trusts. Gina is a member of the Maryland State Bar Association Solo Section, Elder Law Section, and Estates & Trusts Section. She has served on several local non-profit boards in Harford and Worcester Counties. Gina’s philosophy is that clients should experience a warm, friendly atmosphere and still receive quality legal services.

Gina divides her time between our Bel Air office and Ocean Pines offices. When time allows, Gina enjoys golfing, bike riding, watching baseball and visits to the beach.

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Patrick Hanley

Associate Attorney

Patrick was born in Maryland and received his bachelor’s degree from Rollins College. Before law school, he worked at a geriatric care management company and became passionate about helping elders and their families. As a result, he opted to pursue a career in Elder Law. Patrick obtained his Juris Doctorate from Penn State Dickinson Law School.…Read More

Patrick was born in Maryland and received his bachelor’s degree from Rollins College. Before law school, he worked at a geriatric care management company and became passionate about helping elders and their families. As a result, he opted to pursue a career in Elder Law.

Patrick obtained his Juris Doctorate from Penn State Dickinson Law School. He was admitted to the Maryland Bar in 2020 and joined Shaffer Law in 2023.

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Sarah Richard

Office Manager

Sarah joined the SLO team in March of 2023 after being home for several years with her children. With a background in healthcare, she is excited to learn more about the legal world. When not working, Sarah likes to read, exercise, travel, and spend time with her family.Read More

Sarah joined the SLO team in March of 2023 after being home for several years with her children. With a background in healthcare, she is excited to learn more about the legal world. When not working, Sarah likes to read, exercise, travel, and spend time with her family.

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Kimberly Kvech

Paralegal

Kimberly has worked in our Bel Air Office since August 2023. Kimberly holds a Bachelor’s degree in Math & Computer Science from UMBC as well as a Master’s in Computer Science from Northeastern and is enjoying paralegal work. Kimberly enjoys gardening, knitting, reading, learning Irish, her cats – and spending time with her two grown children when they get a chance to visit Maryland.Read More

Kimberly has worked in our Bel Air Office since August 2023. Kimberly holds a Bachelor’s degree in Math & Computer Science from UMBC as well as a Master’s in Computer Science from Northeastern and is enjoying paralegal work.

Kimberly enjoys gardening, knitting, reading, learning Irish, her cats – and spending time with her two grown children when they get a chance to visit Maryland.

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Caitlin Cawood

Receptionist

Caitlin joined Shaffer Law in May 2024. She is a creative and driven individual with a background in Psychology. She loves connecting with people and has a passion for travel, good food, and spending time with her family and cat.Read More

Caitlin joined Shaffer Law in May 2024. She is a creative and driven individual with a background in Psychology. She loves connecting with people and has a passion for travel, good food, and spending time with her family and cat.