Atty. David Abramovitz
David Abramovitz focuses his practice on advising real estate, development, design, and construction industry clients. For over 30 years, David has been committed to providing cost-effective representation to clients throughout the development and construction industry, from contract negotiation through the litigation and dispute resolution process.
Construction Law & More Attorney · Serving New York, NY · 33+ Years Experience
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About David Abramovitz at a Glance
David Abramovitz is a Partner based in New York, New York, practicing at Leech Tishman. They have 33+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1993. Their practice focuses on real estate, construction, and litigation. Admitted to practice in New York (1993), U.S. District Courts, Southern and Eastern Districts of New York (1993), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Circuit (1997). Educated at Georgetown University Law Center (J.D., 1992) and Yale University (B.A. Political, 1989). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serves clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About David Abramovitz
- David Abramovitz focuses his practice on advising real estate, development, design, and construction industry clients
- For over 30 years, David has been committed to providing cost-effective representation to clients throughout the development and construction industry, from contract negotiation through the litigation and dispute resolution process
- Believing the best conflicts are the ones avoided through thoughtful risk-management strategies as well as proactive and collaborative problem solving during each phase of the project, David handles each matter with an informed, client-centered approach
- During the course of his career, David has counseled public and private clients in the U.S. and overseas on construction projects valued over $2 billion
- He has a depth of experience in residential, multifamily, mixed-use, and infrastructure projects, as well as commercial construction projects such as offices, hospitality structures, educational facilities, data centers, and museums, including the 9/11 Memorial Museum
- From local projects requiring an access license to protect a neighbor’s property, to international projects owned by government-controlled entities, David’s decades of industry and professional knowledge and experience allow him to help clients effectively and efficiently navigate a multitude of legal issues
- David advises owners, developers, design professionals, contractors, and subcontractors throughout each stage of the project, from planning and contract negotiations to risk management, litigation, dispute resolution, and post-completion matters
- He has represented and counseled some of the most prestigious and forward-thinking firms in the industry in negotiations and before trial, appellate and ADR tribunals throughout the United States
- David previously served as Associate General Counsel to the New York State Chapter of the American Institute of Architects
- David has a broad array of experience representing clients in real estate and commercial transactions and litigation, including operating and partnership agreements, purchase and sale agreements, financing and commercial leases, condominium and cooperative law, and related disputes
- David has written and lectured frequently before industry groups, including the American Institute of Architects (AIA), AIA New York State, the Associated General Contractors of New York, and a multitude of other continuing legal education courses and webinars concerning legal issues relevant to the development, design, and construction industries, including design-build issues, integrated project delivery systems (IPDs), contracts, licensure issues, and ESOPs
Practice Areas Explained
David Abramovitz's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases David Abramovitz handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in New York.
Real Estate Law in New York
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
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Construction Law in New York
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Civil Litigation in New York
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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 Abramovitz
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 Abramovitz's practice in the field of real estate, construction, and litigation.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
David Abramovitz brings 33+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in New York, U.S. District Courts, Southern and Eastern Districts of New York, and U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Circuit, David Abramovitz can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering real estate, construction, and litigation, David Abramovitz 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 Abramovitz attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
Case Types
Common Legal Issues David Abramovitz Handles in New York
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