Atty. David A. Kapelman

Atty. David A. Kapelman

David A. Kapelman is a New York personal injury lawyer who represents clients injured by others' negligence or wrongful conduct.

New York New York 49 yrs experience 49 year
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Profile Summary

About David A. Kapelman at a glance

David A. Kapelman is a Personal Injury Lawyer NYC based in New York, New York, practicing at Law Offices of David A. Kapelman, P.C.. They have 49+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1977. Their practice focuses on car accidents, medical malpractice, wrongful death, personal injury, and motorcycle. Admitted to practice in New York (1977), U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York (1978), U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York (1978), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Circuit (1980). Educated at Fordham University (J.D., 1976) and Cornell University (B.S., 1973). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • David A. Kapelman is a New York personal injury lawyer who represents clients injured by others' negligence or wrongful conduct
  • Mr. Kapelman represents clients in cases involving all kinds of injuries, including construction accidents, lead paint poisoning, medical malpractice, birth injuries, premises liability actions including assault cases and sexual assaults, slip and falls, trip and falls, dog bites, product liability, injuries caused by defective equipment and other defective products, vehicle rollovers, car and automobile accidents, and any other personal injuries or accidents that result in serious injury or death
  • Mr. Kapelman represents clients in state and federal court cases, on the trial level and in appeals
  • He is admitted to practice in all of the state courts of the State of New York, the U.S
  • District Courts for the Southern and Eastern Districts of New York, the U.S
  • Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit and the U.S
  • Supreme Court
  • A native New Yorker, Mr. Kapelman is a graduate of the Bronx High School of Science and Cornell University
  • He received his law degree from Fordham University in 1976 and spent three-and-a-half years as a trial attorney for a federal government agency before starting his practice in 1980
  • Mr. Kapelman is AV Peer Review Rated by Martindale-Hubbell, which means he has reached the height of professional excellence, and is recognized for the highest levels of skill and integrity

Practice Areas Explained

David A. Kapelman's Areas of Practice

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

Car Accidents

Hurt in a car crash? Car accident lawyers fight insurance companies for fair compensation — free consult, no fee unless you win.

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Medical Malpractice

Medical malpractice lawyers represent patients harmed by negligent doctors, hospitals, and other providers. Free case review, no fee unless you win.

David A. Kapelman is one of 49,086 medical malpractice attorneys indexed nationally. Browse medical malpractice attorneys in New York →

Wrongful Death

David A. Kapelman is one of 31,253 wrongful death attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wrongful death attorneys in New York →

Personal Injury

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.

David A. Kapelman is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in New York →

Motorcycle Accidents

David A. Kapelman is one of 11,237 motorcycle attorneys indexed nationally. Browse motorcycle attorneys in New York →

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 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. Kapelman

Where is David A. Kapelman's law office located?
David A. Kapelman's law practice is located in New York, New York. The firm is Law Offices of David A. Kapelman, P.C.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does David A. Kapelman handle?
David A. Kapelman focuses on car accidents, medical malpractice, wrongful death, personal injury, motorcycle. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has David A. Kapelman practiced law?
David A. Kapelman has 49+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1977.
Where did David A. Kapelman go to law school?
David A. Kapelman earned their education at (J.D., 1976); (B.S., 1973).
How can I contact David A. Kapelman for a consultation?
You can contact David A. Kapelman directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has David A. Kapelman received?
David A. Kapelman's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Fordham University
- 1976
B.S.
Cornell University
- 1973

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1977
U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York
Admitted: 1978
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York
Admitted: 1978
U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Circuit
Admitted: 1980
U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 1981

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