Atty. Colin E. Kaufman
I am an experienced trial lawyer and litigator, with over 200 jury trials to verdict over four decades. I am AV Peer Rated ("Preeminent") by Martindale-Hubbell®, have been designated as a Superlawyer by Super Lawyers®, and rated "Superb" by .com.
Commercial Law & More Attorney · Serving New York, NY · 47+ Years Experience
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About Colin E. Kaufman at a Glance
Colin E. Kaufman is a Partner based in New York, New York, practicing at Adam Leitman Bailey, P.C.. They have 47+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1979. Their practice focuses on personal injury, business, real estate, and litigation. Admitted to practice in New York (1979), U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York (1987), U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York (1987), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Circuit (2005). Educated at Fordham University School of Law (J.D., 1978) and Trinity College (B.A., 1968). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of New York State and American Bar Associations. Serves clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Colin E. Kaufman
- I am an experienced trial lawyer and litigator, with over 200 jury trials to verdict over four decades
- I am AV Peer Rated ("Preeminent") by Martindale-Hubbell®, have been designated as a Superlawyer by Super Lawyers®, and rated "Superb" by .com
- I am General Counsel to my firm
- My police, investigative and prosecutorial background enable me effectively to explore the factual background of my cases in preparation for trial or negotiation
- My firm has been extremely successful in property-based and commercial litigation, offering clients cost-effective and vigorous representation with substantial client input in strategic and tactical decisions. --- Colin E. Kaufman concentrates in trial work and litigation, primarily commercial, tort and real estate-related
- Kaufman has been in practice for thirty years, all of it in litigation
- Kaufman received his undergraduate degree from Trinity College and his law degree from Fordham University Law School
- He has instructed in trial preparation and trial advocacy for the New York State Department of Criminal Justice Services Basic Prosecutors' Course, Bureau of Municipal Police Training School, Westchester County District Attorney’s Office, New York State Special Prosecutor's Office and Lorman Educational Services
- He has authored or coauthored several manuals for trial lawyers
- After graduating from Trinity College, Kaufman was a military policeman in the U.S. and in Vietnam
- His combat decorations during his service with the 4th Infantry Division include two Bronze Stars and two Army Commendation Medals
- After his return from Vietnam, Kaufman was a corruption investigator with the Office of the New York State Special Prosecutor
- In addition to investigative work Kaufman ran the Special Prosecutor’s Intelligence Unit until leaving to become a prosecutor with the Westchester District Attorney’s Office
- Kaufman spent nine years with the Westchester District Attorney, rising to Chief of the General Trial Bureau
- During his tenure there, in addition to trials and training of trial lawyers, Kaufman participated in several thousand prosecutions
- Since leaving the District Attorney’s Office, Kaufman has been engaged in the private practice of law
- His litigation and trial work has covered a substantial breadth, ranging from products liability to mining disasters to international contracts
- He was co-lead counsel in the first case tried to verdict in the United States under the United Nations Convention on the International Sale of Goods
- He has tried over two hundred cases to verdict in state and federal courts
- Mr. Kaufman’s reported appellate cases include: Garay v
- National Grange Mutual Insurance Co., 117 Fed
- Appx. 785 (2d Cir. 2004)
- Murphy v
- Sawmill Construction Corp., 17 A.D.3d 422, 792 N.Y.S. 2d 616 (2d Dept. 2005)
- Poughkeepsie Chevrolet, Inc. v
- Jeff Weaver’s 96 Hour Super Sale, Inc., 8 A.D. 3d 575, 779 N.Y.S. 2d 512 (2d Dept. 2004) Mulhern v
- Chai Management, 309 A.D. 2d 995, 765 N.Y.S. 2d 694 (3d Dept. 2003)
- Marquise Collection, Inc. v
- M.A.S
- Textiles Corp., 239 A.D.2d 470, 657 N.Y.S.2d 207 (2d Dept.1997)
- and Cippolone v
- City of White Plains, 181 A.D. 2d 887, 581 N.Y.S. 2d 421 (2d Dept. 1992)
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Colin E. Kaufman's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Colin E. Kaufman handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in New York.
Personal Injury 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.
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Business & Corporate Law in New York
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Real Estate Law in New York
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Civil Litigation in New York
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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 New York 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 venue, 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.
New York Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a New York-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Why Clients in New York Choose Colin E. Kaufman
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Colin E. Kaufman's practice in the field of personal injury, business, real estate, and litigation.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Colin E. Kaufman brings 47+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in New York, U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York, and U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York, Colin E. Kaufman can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering personal injury, business, and real estate, Colin E. Kaufman can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in New York
A New York-based practice means Colin E. Kaufman attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues Colin E. Kaufman Handles in New York
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