David G. Shaftel
About David G. Shaftel
David G. Shaftel is a lawyer based in Anchorage, AK and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 1987. David G. Shaftel is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Anchorage, Alaska
- Tax Law
- Trusts and Estates
Current Firm: Shaftel Delman LLC
Education: University of California Berkeley, J.D., graduated 1967, New York University, graduated 1977, University of California Berkeley, graduated 1967, and Stanford University, graduated 1964
Location: Anchorage, AK
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