Atty. Andrew S. Black

Atty. Andrew S. Black

Personal injury litigator with Gelb & Black, P.C. since 1981. Has taken one jury verdict in an employment harassment matter and awarded a $2,000,000.00 verdict in Manhattan.

Brooklyn Brooklyn 47 yrs experience 47 year
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Profile Summary

About Andrew S. Black at a glance

Andrew S. Black is a Partner based in Brooklyn, New York, practicing at Gelb & Black. They have 47+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1979. Their practice focuses on divorce, car accidents, child custody, personal injury, and family law. Admitted to practice in New York (1979). Educated at Ohio Northern University (J.D., 1978) and State University of New York at Oneonta (B.A., 1975). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Brooklyn, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Personal injury litigator with Gelb & Black, P.C. since 1981
  • Has taken one jury verdict in an employment harassment matter and awarded a $2,000,000.00 verdict in Manhattan
  • Has taken one jury verdict in a felony matter which was a quadruple attempted murder of police officers and received a not guilty verdict on all counts

Practice Areas Explained

Andrew S. Black's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Andrew S. Black handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Divorce

A divorce attorney guides you through property division, spousal support, custody, and the final decree — contested or uncontested.

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Car Accidents

Hurt in a car crash? Car accident lawyers fight insurance companies for fair compensation — free consult, no fee unless you win.

Andrew S. Black is one of 36,807 car accidents attorneys indexed nationally. Browse car accidents attorneys in New York →

Child Custody & Visitation

Andrew S. Black is one of 31,241 child custody attorneys indexed nationally. Browse child custody attorneys in New York →

Personal Injury

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.

Andrew S. Black is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in New York →

Family Law

Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.

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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 Brooklyn 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Andrew S. Black

Where is Andrew S. Black's law office located?
Andrew S. Black's law practice is located in Brooklyn, New York. The firm is Gelb & Black. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Andrew S. Black handle?
Andrew S. Black focuses on divorce, car accidents, child custody, personal injury, family law. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has Andrew S. Black practiced law?
Andrew S. Black has 47+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1979.
Where did Andrew S. Black go to law school?
Andrew S. Black earned their education at (J.D., 1978); (B.A., 1975).
How can I contact Andrew S. Black for a consultation?
You can contact Andrew S. Black directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Andrew S. Black received?
Andrew S. Black's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Ohio Northern University
- 1978
B.A.
State University of New York at Oneonta
- 1975

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1979

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