Atty. David Allen Shimkin

Atty. David Allen Shimkin

David Allen Shimkin is a lawyer practicing commercial, lawsuits & disputes, premises liability and 6 other areas of law. David received a B.A. degree from Columbia University in 1993, and has been licensed for 28 years.

New York New York 28 yrs experience 28 year
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About David Allen Shimkin at a glance

David Allen Shimkin is a Member based in New York, New York, practicing at Cozen O'Connor. They have 28+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1998. Their practice focuses on personal injury, business, slip & fall, product liability, and litigation. Admitted to practice in New York U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York U.S. District Court, Eastern District of (1998) and California (2013). Educated at Cornell University Law School (J.D., 1997) and Columbia University (B.A., 1993). Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • David Allen Shimkin is a lawyer practicing commercial, lawsuits & disputes, premises liability and 6 other areas of law
  • David received a B.A. degree from Columbia University in 1993, and has been licensed for 28 years
  • David practices at Cozen O'Connor in New York, NY

Practice Areas Explained

David Allen Shimkin's Areas of Practice

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

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.

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Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Slip & Fall / Premises Liability

David Allen Shimkin is one of 29,473 slip & fall attorneys indexed nationally. Browse slip & fall attorneys in New York →

Product Liability

David Allen Shimkin is one of 66,193 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability attorneys in New York →

Civil Litigation

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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 Allen Shimkin

Where is David Allen Shimkin's law office located?
David Allen Shimkin's law practice is located in New York, New York. The firm is Cozen O'Connor. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does David Allen Shimkin handle?
David Allen Shimkin focuses on personal injury, business, slip & fall, product liability, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has David Allen Shimkin practiced law?
David Allen Shimkin has 28+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1998.
Where did David Allen Shimkin go to law school?
David Allen Shimkin earned their education at (J.D., 1997); (B.A., 1993).
How can I contact David Allen Shimkin for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Cornell University Law School
- 1997
B.A.
Columbia University
- 1993

Bar Admissions

New York U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York U.S. District Court, Eastern District of
Admitted: 1998
California
Admitted: 2013

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