Atty. David B. Cabrera

Atty. David B. Cabrera

David B. Cabrera is a partner and heads the firm's Administrative Division.

New York New York 34 Years Experience 34 year
Call (212) 257-2736

Profile Summary

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 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 Practice

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

HOA & Condominium Law

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Civil Litigation

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Government & Administrative Law

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Appellate Practice

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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 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.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about David B. Cabrera

Where is David B. Cabrera's law office located?
David B. Cabrera's law practice is located in New York, New York. The firm is Borah, Goldstein, Altschuler Nahins & Goidel, P.C.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does David B. Cabrera handle?
David B. Cabrera focuses on hoa, litigation, government, appellate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has David B. Cabrera practiced law?
David B. Cabrera has 34+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1992.
Where did David B. Cabrera go to law school?
David B. Cabrera earned their education at (J.D., 1991); (B.A., 1987).
How can I contact David B. Cabrera for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Vermont Law School
- 1991
B.A.
University of Miami
- 1987

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1992
Connecticut
Admitted: 1992
U.S. District Court, Eastern District
Admitted: 1996
U.S. District Court, Southern District
Admitted: 1996

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