Atty. David A. Holstein

Atty. David A. Holstein

David A. Holstein is a lawyer practicing agricultural law, business law, computers and software and 89 other areas of law.

Ithaca Ithaca 50 yrs experience 50 year
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About David A. Holstein at a glance

David A. Holstein is a Managing Partner based in Ithaca, New York. They have 50+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1976. Their practice focuses on formation, wills, contracts, trusts, and probate. Admitted to practice in New York (1976) and Florida (1981). Educated at Harvard University (A.B., 1972). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of New York State and Pennsylvania Bar Associations The Florida Bar American Health Lawyers Association Estate Planning Council of Central New York. Serands clients in Ithaca, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • David A. Holstein is a lawyer practicing agricultural law, business law, computers and software and 89 other areas of law
  • David A. received a A.B. degree from Harvard University in 1972, and has been licensed for 50 years
  • David A. practices in Ithaca, NY

Practice Areas Explained

David A. Holstein's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases David A. Holstein handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Business Formation

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Wills

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Contracts

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Trusts

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Probate

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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 Ithaca 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 David A. Holstein

Where is David A. Holstein's law office located?
David A. Holstein's law practice is located in Ithaca, New York. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does David A. Holstein handle?
David A. Holstein focuses on formation, wills, contracts, trusts, probate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has David A. Holstein practiced law?
David A. Holstein has 50+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1976.
Where did David A. Holstein go to law school?
David A. Holstein earned their education at (A.B., 1972).
How can I contact David A. Holstein for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has David A. Holstein received?
David A. Holstein's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Practice Areas

Agricultural Law Business Law Computers and Software Agribusiness Business & Succession Planning Business Acquisitions Business Divestitures Business Enterprises Business Estate Planning Business Formation Business Organization Business Planning Business Start Ups Business Transactions Buy Sell Agreements Buying and Selling of Businesses Charitable Giving Charitable Trusts And Foundations Closely Held Business Estate Planning Closely Held Business Taxation Closely Held Corporations Contested Wills Contracts Corporate Contracts Corporate Dissolutions Corporate Formation Corporate Income Tax Corporate Law Corporate Organization Corporate Planning Corporate Successions Corporate Tax Planning Corporate Taxation Elder Law Emerging Growth Companies Entrepreneurial Business Law Estate and Gift Taxation Estate Planning Family Business Law Family Business Successions Family Limited Partnerships Family Partnerships Federal Estate And Gift Taxation Fiduciary Income Tax Finance Generation Skipping Tax Health Care Information Technology Contracts Information Technology Licensing Inheritance Inheritance Tax Limited Liability Company Law Limited Liability Partnerships Limited Partnerships Living Wills Mergers Acquisitions and Divestitures Mergers And Acquisitions Nonprofit and Charitable Organizations Nonprofit Organizations Law Nonprofit Tax Law Partnership Dissolution Partnership Formation Partnership Law Partnership Organization Partnership Syndication Partnership Taxation Pass Through Entities Postnuptial Agreements Premarital Agreements Private Foundations Private Placement Private Placement Syndication Probate Probate Administration Probate Taxation Professional Corporations Professional Practices Religious Institutions S Corporations Shareholder Agreements Shareholder Disputes Shareholder Rights Shareholders Law Small Business Corporations Successions Tax Exempt Organizations Tax Planning Technology and Science Transfer Tax Trusts and Estates Trusts And Estates Taxation Wills

Education

A.B.
Harvard University
- 1972

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1976
Florida
Admitted: 1981

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