Atty. David B Shanies

Atty. David B Shanies

David B Shanies is a lawyer practicing federal litigation, trial practice, civil rights and 5 other areas of law. David received a A.B. degree from Vassar College in 2001, and has been licensed for 19 years.

New York New York 19 yrs experience 19 year
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About David B Shanies at a glance

David B Shanies is a Principal based in New York, New York, practicing at David B. Shanies Law Office. They have 19+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2007. Their practice focuses on criminal defense, federal crimes, white collar, litigation, and civil rights. Admitted to practice in New York US District Court for the Southern District of New York US District Court for the Eastern D (2007) and New Jersey (2019). Educated at New York University School of Law (J.D., 2006) and Vassar College (A.B., 2001). Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • David B Shanies is a lawyer practicing federal litigation, trial practice, civil rights and 5 other areas of law
  • David received a A.B. degree from Vassar College in 2001, and has been licensed for 19 years
  • David practices at David B. Shanies Law Office in New York, NY

Practice Areas Explained

David B Shanies's Areas of Practice

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

Criminal Defense

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Federal Crimes

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White Collar Crimes

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Civil Litigation

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Civil Rights

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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

Common questions about David B Shanies

Where is David B Shanies's law office located?
David B Shanies's law practice is located in New York, New York. The firm is David B. Shanies Law Office. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does David B Shanies handle?
David B Shanies focuses on criminal defense, federal crimes, white collar, litigation, civil rights. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has David B Shanies practiced law?
David B Shanies has 19+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2007.
Where did David B Shanies go to law school?
David B Shanies earned their education at (J.D., 2006); (A.B., 2001).
How can I contact David B Shanies for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
New York University School of Law
- 2006
A.B.
Vassar College
- 2001

Bar Admissions

New York US District Court for the Southern District of New York US District Court for the Eastern D
Admitted: 2007
New Jersey
Admitted: 2019

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