Atty. Daniel Riesel

Atty. Daniel Riesel

Lecturer in Law, Columbia University Law School, 1994—. Adjunct Professor of Law, Cardozo School of Law, 1986-1992.

White Plains White Plains 65 yrs experience 65 year
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Daniel Riesel is a Principal based in White Plains, New York. They haand 65+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1961. Admitted to practice in New York (1961) and U.S. Supreme Court (1969). Educated at Columbia University (LL.B., 1961) and Union College (A.B., 1958). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Actiand member of The Association of the Bar of the City of New York (Chair, Committee on Environmental Law, 1984-1987) New York State (Chair, Environmental Law Section, 1999) and American Bar Associations The Association of Trial Lawyers of America. Serands clients in White Plains, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Lecturer in Law, Columbia University Law School, 1994—
  • Adjunct Professor of Law, Cardozo School of Law, 1986-1992
  • Special Assistant United States Attorney, 1967-1970 and Assistant United States Attorney, 1970-1973, Southern District of New York, Chief Environmental Protection Unit, Southern District of New York, 1972-1973
  • Planning Chair, ALI-ABA Seminar on Environmental Litigation, 1983—

Author

  • Environmental Columnist, National Law Journal, 1995—
  • Environmental Enforcement - Civil and Criminal, Law Journal Press, 1997
  • "When Does Government Regulation Go 'Too Far'?
  • Fordham Environmental Law Journal, 1995
  • "Criminal Prosecution and the Regulation of Hazardous Substances," 21 Chem Waste Lit
  • Rep 964, May 1991
  • "An Environmental Action Program Model, Cardozo Law Review," Vol. 12, April 1991

Contributing Author

  • "Environmental Law and Practice Guide," Matthew Bender, 1992
  • "A Practical Guide to Environmental Law," ALI-ABA Publication, 1987
  • "Industry Guide to Environmental Compliance," Harrison Publications, 1984
  • "Esthetics as a Basis for Regulation, Pace Law Review, 1981

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in New York

Practforg law in New York. Legal matters in New York are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantiand law. Cases originating in White Plains 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 substantiand 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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Daniel Riesel has 65+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1961.
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Education

LL.B.
Columbia University
- 1961
A.B.
Union College
- 1958

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1961
U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 1969

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