Atty. David Alan Raff
David Alan Raff is a lawyer practicing labor and employment, administrative law, contracts and 43 other areas of law. David received a A.B. degree from Syracuse University in 1966, and has been licensed for 57 years.
Administrative Law & More Attorney · Serving New York, NY · 57+ Years Experience
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About David Alan Raff at a Glance
David Alan Raff is a Member based in New York, New York, practicing at Raff & Becker, LLP. They have 57+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1969. Their practice focuses on wrongful termination, contracts, discrimination, sexual harassment, and family law. Admitted to practice in New York (1969) and U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York (1973). Educated at Brooklyn Law School (J.D. New, 1968) and Syracuse University (A.B., 1966). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of New York State and American (Member, Labor and Employment Law Section) Bar Associations Association for Conflict Resolution. Serves clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About David Alan Raff
- David Alan Raff is a lawyer practicing labor and employment, administrative law, contracts and 43 other areas of law
- David received a A.B. degree from Syracuse University in 1966, and has been licensed for 57 years
- David practices at Raff & Becker, LLP in New York, NY
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David Alan Raff's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases David Alan Raff handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in New York.
Wrongful Termination in New York
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Contracts in New York
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Workplace Discrimination in New York
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Sexual Harassment in New York
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Family Law 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
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in New York Choose David Alan Raff
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 Alan Raff's practice in the field of wrongful termination, contracts, discrimination, sexual harassment, and family law.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
David Alan Raff brings 57+ 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 and U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York, David Alan Raff can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering wrongful termination, contracts, and discrimination, David Alan Raff 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 Alan Raff 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 Alan Raff Handles in New York
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