Atty. David B. Cabrera
David B. Cabrera is a partner and heads the firm's Administrative Division.
Administrative Law & More Attorney · Serving New York, NY · 34+ Years Experience
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About David B. Cabrera at a Glance
David B. Cabrera is a Senior Partner based in New York, New York, practicing at Borah, Goldstein, Altschuler Nahins & Goidel, P.C.. They have 34+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1992. Their practice focuses on hoa, litigation, government, and appellate. Admitted to practice in New York (1992), Connecticut (1992), U.S. District Court, Eastern District (1996), and U.S. District Court, Southern District (1996). Educated at Vermont Law School (J.D., 1991) and University of Miami (B.A., 1987). Serves clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About David B. Cabrera
- David B. Cabrera is a partner and heads the firm's Administrative Division
- He has experience in all proceedings before the State Division of Housing & Community Renewal (DHCR), as well as matters before the Department of Housing, Preservation & Development (HPD), the Environmental Control Board, the Department of Buildings (DOB), and the Loft Board
- Mr. Cabrera has over twenty-five years of real estate law experience, including eleven years with DHCR in various senior positions
- He was DHCR’s Deputy Commissioner for Housing Operations where he oversaw the State’s Section 8, Mitchell-Lama and Public Housing programs
- He also served DHCR as General Counsel in the Office of Legal Affairs and Deputy Counsel and Assistant Commissioner in the Office of Rent Administration and specialized in rent stabilization and rent control matters
- Prior to joining the DHCR, Mr. Cabrera was in private practice specializing in real estate litigation and transactions
Practice Areas Explained
David B. Cabrera's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases David B. Cabrera handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in New York.
HOA & Condominium Law in New York
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Civil Litigation in New York
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Government & Administrative Law in New York
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Appellate Practice 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 B. Cabrera
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 B. Cabrera's practice in the field of hoa, litigation, government, and appellate.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
David B. Cabrera brings 34+ 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, Connecticut, and U.S. District Court, Eastern District, David B. Cabrera can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering hoa, litigation, and government, David B. Cabrera 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 B. Cabrera 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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