Atty. David Alden Nourse

Atty. David Alden Nourse

David Alden Nourse is a lawyer practicing general practice, admiralty law, maritime law and 2 other areas of law. David received a A.B. degree from Harvard College in 1958, and has been licensed for 61 years.

New York New York 61 yrs experience 61 year
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About David Alden Nourse at a glance

David Alden Nourse is a Member based in New York, New York, practicing at Nourse & Bowles, LLP. They have 61+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1965. Their practice focuses on adr, maritime, and international. Admitted to practice in New York (1965), U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York (1966), U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York (1969), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Circuit (1973). Educated at Columbia Law School (LL.B., 1964) and Harvard College (A.B., 1958). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of The Association of the Bar of the City of New York. Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • David Alden Nourse is a lawyer practicing general practice, admiralty law, maritime law and 2 other areas of law
  • David received a A.B. degree from Harvard College in 1958, and has been licensed for 61 years
  • David practices at Nourse & Bowles, LLP in New York, NY

Practice Areas Explained

David Alden Nourse's Areas of Practice

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

Mediation & Arbitration

Mediators and arbitrators for civil, commercial, family, and employment dispute resolution.

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Maritime & Admiralty Law

Maritime attorneys for Jones Act claims, longshore injury, cruise ship cases, and offshore matters.

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International Law

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Jurisdictional Context

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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

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Where is David Alden Nourse's law office located?
David Alden Nourse's law practice is located in New York, New York. The firm is Nourse & Bowles, LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does David Alden Nourse handle?
David Alden Nourse focuses on adr, maritime, international. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has David Alden Nourse practiced law?
David Alden Nourse has 61+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1965.
Where did David Alden Nourse go to law school?
David Alden Nourse earned their education at (LL.B., 1964); (A.B., 1958).
How can I contact David Alden Nourse for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has David Alden Nourse received?
David Alden Nourse's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

LL.B.
Columbia Law School
- 1964
A.B.
Harvard College
- 1958

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1965
U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York
Admitted: 1966
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York
Admitted: 1969
U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Circuit
Admitted: 1973

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