Atty. David B Zabel

Atty. David B Zabel

David B Zabel is a lawyer practicing employment, civil litigation, bankruptcy and 176 other areas of law. David received a A.B. degree from Brown University in 1979, and has been licensed for 44 years.

New Haven New Haven 44 yrs experience 44 year
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Profile Summary

About David B Zabel at a glance

David B Zabel is a Principal based in New Haven, Connecticut. They have 44+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1982. Their practice focuses on wrongful termination, chapter 7, contracts, discrimination, and trusts. Admitted to practice in New Jersey (1982), U.S. District Court, District of New Jersey (1982), U.S. Court of Appeals, Third Circuit (1986), and Connecticut (1987). Educated at University of Virginia (J.D., 1982) and Brown University (A.B., 1979). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Greater Bridgeport (Member, Labor and Employment Section), Connecticut (Member, Sections on: Commercial Law Bankruptcy) and American Bar Associations. Serands clients in New Haven, CT and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • David B Zabel is a lawyer practicing employment, civil litigation, bankruptcy and 176 other areas of law
  • David received a A.B. degree from Brown University in 1979, and has been licensed for 44 years
  • David practices in New Haven, CT

Practice Areas Explained

David B Zabel's Areas of Practice

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

Wrongful Termination

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Chapter 7 Bankruptcy

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Contracts

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Workplace Discrimination

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Trusts

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Connecticut

Practicing law in Connecticut. Legal matters in Connecticut are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in New Haven are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Connecticut state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Connecticut 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 Connecticut courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about David B Zabel

Where is David B Zabel's law office located?
David B Zabel's law practice is located in New Haven, Connecticut. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does David B Zabel handle?
David B Zabel focuses on wrongful termination, chapter 7, contracts, discrimination, trusts. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Connecticut.
How long has David B Zabel practiced law?
David B Zabel has 44+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1982.
Where did David B Zabel go to law school?
David B Zabel earned their education at (J.D., 1982); (A.B., 1979).
How can I contact David B Zabel for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has David B Zabel received?
David B Zabel's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Practice Areas

Bankruptcy Civil Litigation Employment Accountants Malpractice Adverse Possession Affirmative Action Agents and Brokers Liability Appellate Practice Arbitration Banking Litigation Bankruptcy Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Chapter 13 Bankruptcy Chapter 7 Bankruptcy Litigation Bankruptcy Reorganization Boundary Disputes Breach of Contract Business Arbitration Business Litigation Business Mediation Business Torts Civil Appeals Collections Collective Bargaining Commercial Arbitration Commercial Bad Faith Commercial Bankruptcy Commercial Collections Commercial Contracts Commercial Foreclosure Commercial Insolvency Commercial Litigation Commercial Mediation Commercial Real Estate Bankruptcy Commercial Real Estate Foreclosure Commercial Real Estate Litigation Commercial Torts Commercial Workouts Complex Business Litigation Complex Commercial Litigation Complex Litigation Condemnation Confidentiality Agreements Construction Arbitration Construction Claims Construction Litigation Construction Mediation Contract Litigation Corporate Dissolutions Corporate Litigation Corporate Reorganization Covenants Not To Compete Creditor Bankruptcy Creditors Rights Creditors Rights In Bankruptcy Debtor And Creditor Collections Debtor And Creditor Remedies Debtor And Creditor Reorganization Debtor And Creditor Workouts Debtor Bankruptcy Debtors Rights Defense Litigation Disability Discrimination Discrimination Employee Discipline Employee Drug Testing Employee Rights Employer Liability Employer Rights Employment Arbitration Employment At Will Employment Breach Of Contract Employment Civil Rights Employment Claims Employment Class Actions Employment Contracts Employment Defense Employment Disability Discrimination Employment Discrimination Employment Law Employment Litigation Employment Mediation Employment Rights Employment Termination Environmental Insurance Claims Environmental Insurance Coverage Equal Employment Opportunity Law ERISA Litigation Estate Litigation Executive Employment Law Executive Severance Contracts Fair Employment Practices Family and Medical Leave Act Family Business Law Federal Civil Litigation Federal Civil Practice Federal Employment Law Federal Litigation Fiduciary Litigation Foreclosures Franchise Arbitration Franchise Litigation Fraudulent Conveyance Garnishments General Liability Harassment Human Resources Law Insurance Bad Faith Insurance Litigation Insurance Mediation Inverse Condemnation Labor Arbitration Labor Law Labor Relations Limited Liability Company Law Liquidations Litigation Management Employment Law Management Labor Law Materialmens Liens Mechanics Liens Mediation Mortgage Bankruptcy Mortgage Lien Foreclosure Municipal Civil Rights Municipal Contracts Municipal Defense Municipal Labor Law National Origin Discrimination Noncompete Litigation Noncompetition And Non Solicitation Partnership Dissolution Personal Bankruptcy Personnel Policies Personnel Training Post Judgment Collections Probate Litigation Professional Malpractice Property Damage Public Sector Collective Bargaining Public Sector Employment Law Public Sector Labor Relations Race Discrimination Real Estate Arbitration Real Estate Bankruptcy Real Estate Brokers And Agents Liability Real Estate Foreclosure Real Estate Litigation Real Estate Mediation Receivership Reductions In Force Repossessions Restrictive Covenants Retaliatory Discharge Secured Collections Secured Creditors Rights Secured Transactions Sex Discrimination Sexual Harassment Small Business Law Sole Proprietorships Theft Of Trade Secrets Title VII Discrimination Trade Secret Misappropriation Trade Secrets Trust Litigation Unemployment Compensation Unfair Insurance Practices Unfair Labor Practices Uniform Commercial Code Uniformed Services Employment And Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA) Union Contract Negotiations Union Elections Union Labor Law Unsecured Collections Unsecured Creditors Rights Whistleblower Litigation Wrongful Termination Wrongful Termination Defense

Education

J.D.
University of Virginia
- 1982
A.B.
Brown University
- 1979

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

New Jersey
Admitted: 1982
U.S. District Court, District of New Jersey
Admitted: 1982
U.S. Court of Appeals, Third Circuit
Admitted: 1986
Connecticut
Admitted: 1987
U.S. District Court, District of Connecticut
Admitted: 1987
U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Circuit U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 2002

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