About David LeBron McGuffey
David LeBron McGuffey is a Certified Elder Law Attorney (CELA) based in Dalton, Georgia, specializing in Elder Law and Special Needs Law. He has been practicing law for over 30 years, focusing on assisting older adults and individuals with special needs, as well as their caregivers. His practice is dedicated to helping clients handle the requirements of long-term care, estate planning, and guardianship matters. Mr. McGuffey earned his Bachelor of Arts in 1987 and his Juris Doctor in 1993 from Georgia State University. He is admitted to practice in Georgia and Tennessee, and he is certified as an Elder Law Attorney by the National Elder Law Foundation. He has been recognized as a "Georgia Super Lawyer" in the field of Elder Law since 2013. In 2001, he founded the Elder Law Practice of David L.
McGuffey, LLC, with offices in Dalton and Ellijay, Georgia. The firm focuses on Elder Law and Special Needs Law, providing services such as estate planning, Medicaid planning, and guardianship representation. Mr. McGuffey has been actively involved in professional organizations. He served as Chair of the State Bar of Georgia’s Elder Law Section and the Tennessee Bar Association’s Elder Law Section. He is a member of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (NAELA) and has been invited to join NAELA’s Council of Advanced Practitioners. He has also served on the Board of Directors of the National Elder Law Foundation and the National Consumer Voice for Quality Long-Term Care. In addition to his legal practice, Mr.
McGuffey launched an educational website, EZElderLaw.com, in 2021. The site offers over 1,000 pages of information on elder law topics, aiming to educate the public on issues related to aging and special needs. Mr. McGuffey is also recognized for his contributions to the field through publications and speaking engagements. He has authored articles on topics such as guardianship litigation and Medicaid planning, and he has been a speaker at various conferences and seminars. He is a member of the Special Needs Alliance, a premier invitation-only group of attorneys dedicated to the practice of disability and public benefits law. Mr. McGuffey is also a member of the Special Needs Alliance, a premier invitation-only group of attorneys dedicated to the practice of disability and public benefits law.
In his free time, Mr. McGuffey enjoys reading, outdoor activities, cooking, travel, and watching Georgia Bulldogs football. He is also active on social media platforms such as Facebook, Google, and LinkedIn. For more information or to schedule a consultation, you can contact the Elder Law Practice of David L. McGuffey at (706) 428-0888 or visit their website at www.mcguffey.net.
