Atty. David A. Menken

Atty. David A. Menken

David A. Menken is a lawyer practicing cooperative and condominium law, general litigations and appeals, real estate and land use law and 6 other areas of law.

Yonkers Yonkers 44 yrs experience 44 year
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Profile Summary

About David A. Menken at a glance

David A. Menken is an Of Counsel based in Yonkers, New York, practicing at Smith Buss & Jacobs, LLP. They have 44+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1982. Their practice focuses on employment, real estate, zoning, construction, and hoa. Admitted to practice in New York United States District Court, Southern District of New York (1982) and New York (1982). Educated at New York University School of Law (J.D., 1981) and Johns Hopkins University (B.A., 1977). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Yonkers, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • David A. Menken is a lawyer practicing cooperative and condominium law, general litigations and appeals, real estate and land use law and 6 other areas of law
  • David received a B.A. degree from Johns Hopkins University in 1977, and has been licensed for 44 years
  • David practices at Smith Buss & Jacobs, LLP in Yonkers, NY

Practice Areas Explained

David A. Menken's Areas of Practice

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

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

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Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

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Land Use & Zoning

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Construction Law

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HOA & Condominium Law

David A. Menken is one of 5,637 hoa attorneys indexed nationally. Browse hoa 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 Yonkers 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. Menken

Where is David A. Menken's law office located?
David A. Menken's law practice is located in Yonkers, New York. The firm is Smith Buss & Jacobs, LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does David A. Menken handle?
David A. Menken focuses on employment, real estate, zoning, construction, hoa. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has David A. Menken practiced law?
David A. Menken has 44+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1982.
Where did David A. Menken go to law school?
David A. Menken earned their education at (J.D., 1981); (B.A., 1977).
How can I contact David A. Menken for a consultation?
You can contact David A. Menken 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. Menken received?
David A. Menken's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
New York University School of Law
- 1981
B.A.
Johns Hopkins University
- 1977

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

New York United States District Court, Southern District of New York
Admitted: 1982
New York
Admitted: 1982

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