Atty. Allan D. Shafter
Allan D. Shafter is a lawyer practicing family law, personal injury law, real estate law and 2 other areas of law.
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About Allan D. Shafter at a glance
Allan D. Shafter is a Member based in Garden City, New York, practicing at Shafter & Shafter. They have 62+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1964. Their practice focuses on wills, personal injury, family law, estate planning, and real estate. Admitted to practice in New York (1964). Educated at Harvard University (LL.B., 1964) and Cornell University B.S. (—). Serands clients in Garden City, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Allan D. Shafter is a lawyer practicing family law, personal injury law, real estate law and 2 other areas of law
- Allan received a B.S. degree from Cornell University, and has been licensed for 62 years
- Allan practices at Shafter & Shafter in Garden City, NY
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Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Allan D. Shafter handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Allan D. Shafter is one of 34,541 wills attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wills attorneys in New York →
Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.
Allan D. Shafter is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in New York →
Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.
Allan D. Shafter is one of 187,066 family law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse family law attorneys in New York →
An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.
Allan D. Shafter is one of 226,536 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in New York →
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
Allan D. Shafter is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in New York →
Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in New York
Practicing law in New York. Legal matters in New York are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Garden City are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate New York state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in New York brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in New York courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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