Atty. David A. Duff
David A. Duff is a lawyer practicing employee benefit law, taxation law, erisa and 2 other areas of law.
Employee Benefit Law & More Attorney · Serving New York, NY · 53+ Years Experience
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About David A. Duff at a Glance
David A. Duff is a employment, tax, and civil rights attorney based in New York, New York. They have 53+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1973. Admitted to practice in N.Y (1973). Educated at Fordham (J.D., 1972) and Fordham (B.S. New, 1968). Serves clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About David A. Duff
- David A. Duff is a lawyer practicing employee benefit law, taxation law, erisa and 2 other areas of law
- David received a B.S. degree from Fordham in 1968, and has been licensed for 53 years
- David practices in New York, NY
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David A. Duff's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases David A. Duff handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in New York.
Employment Law in New York
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
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Tax Law in New York
Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.
David A. Duff is one of 84,606 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax attorneys in New York →
Civil Rights in New York
Civil rights attorneys for discrimination, police misconduct, constitutional rights, and civil liberties cases.
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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 David A. Duff
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 David A. Duff's practice in the field of employment, tax, and civil rights.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
David A. Duff brings 53+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering employment, tax, and civil rights, David A. Duff 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 David A. Duff 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 David A. Duff Handles in New York
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