Atty. Daniel L. Abrams
Daniel L. Abrams is a legal professional with a primary focus on legal malpractice and business litigation.
Appellate Practice & More Attorney · Serving New York, NY · 30+ Years Experience
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About Daniel L. Abrams at a Glance
Daniel L. Abrams is a Principal based in New York, New York, practicing at Law Office of Daniel L. Abrams, PLLC. They have 30+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1996. Their practice focuses on business, litigation, and appellate. Admitted to practice in New York (1996), U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York (1996), U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York (1997), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit (1998). Educated at Yale University (J.D., 1995) and Johns Hopkins University (B.A., 1992). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serves clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Daniel L. Abrams
- Daniel L. Abrams is a legal professional with a primary focus on legal malpractice and business litigation
- With a successful track record, he has assisted numerous corporations and individuals in obtaining judgments and settlements from their former attorneys, addressing concerns related to inadequate legal services or overbilling
- While predominantly representing plaintiffs, Mr. Abrams occasionally defends defendants in legal malpractice cases and handles disputes related to legal ethics
- These include legal fee disputes, breach of fiduciary duty cases, conflicts of interest, and other professional responsibility matters
- Mr. Abrams is sought after by lawyers and law firms to serve as a lawyer, expert, or consultant on issues related to legal ethics or the law governing lawyers
- Additionally, he has shared his expertise by teaching legal ethics to fellow lawyers through various platforms
- In tandem with his legal malpractice and ethics practice, Mr. Abrams maintains a dynamic business litigation practice
- His clientele includes business owners, general counsel, and individuals involved in a broad spectrum of business litigation and arbitration matters
- His cases span diverse business dealings, such as oil & gas contracts, licensing agreements, business mergers, employment agreements, financing arrangements, business fraud, trade secrets, and corporate whistleblower allegations
- Notable accomplishments in his litigation portfolio include a successful multi-million dollar reversal of an arbitration award, a defense victory after a bench trial in a breach of contract case, and numerous favorable settlements of commercial disputes and legal malpractice cases
- Mr. Abrams earned his J.D. from Yale Law School in 1995, where he distinguished himself as an Olin Fellow of Law and Economics
- He is an active member of The Association of Professional Responsibility Lawyers and the Association of the Bar of the City of New York
- His contributions to the legal community include serving on the Ethics Committee from 2014 to 2017 and participating in the Professional Responsibility Committee and the Subcommittee on Lawyer Promotion and Advertising from 2004 to 2007
- Admitted to practice before the United States Supreme Court, Southern District of New York, Eastern District of New York, Sixth Circuit United States Court of Appeals, Tenth Circuit United States Court of Appeals, and the U.S
- District Court, District of Connecticut, Mr. Abrams brings a wealth of experience and expertise to his diverse legal practice
Practice Areas Explained
Daniel L. Abrams's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Daniel L. Abrams handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in New York.
Business & Corporate Law in New York
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Civil Litigation in New York
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Appellate Practice in New York
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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 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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Professional Profile
Why Clients in New York Choose Daniel L. Abrams
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 Daniel L. Abrams's practice in the field of business, litigation, and appellate.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Daniel L. Abrams brings 30+ 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, Daniel L. Abrams can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering business, litigation, and appellate, Daniel L. Abrams 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 Daniel L. Abrams attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
Case Types
Common Legal Issues Daniel L. Abrams Handles in New York
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This list is illustrative, not exhaustive. Contact Daniel L. Abrams directly to discuss the specifics of your situation.
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