Atty. David Benjamin Amerikaner

Atty. David Benjamin Amerikaner

David Benjamin Amerikaner is a lawyer practicing real estate law, project development, land use and 1 other area of law. David received a M.A. degree from Columbia University - Teachers College in 2006, and has been licensed for 16 years.

Philadelphia Philadelphia 16 yrs experience 16 year
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Profile Summary

About David Benjamin Amerikaner at a glance

David Benjamin Amerikaner is a Special Counsel based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, practicing at Duane Morris LLP. They have 16+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2010. Their practice focuses on real estate, zoning, and environmental. Admitted to practice in California New Jersey (2010), New York (2014), and Pennsylvania (2019). Educated at University of Pennsylvania Law School (J.D., 2010) and Columbia University - Teachers College (M.A. Harvard, 2006). Serands clients in Philadelphia, PA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • David Benjamin Amerikaner is a lawyer practicing real estate law, project development, land use and 1 other area of law
  • David received a M.A. degree from Columbia University - Teachers College in 2006, and has been licensed for 16 years
  • David practices at Duane Morris LLP in Philadelphia, PA

Practice Areas Explained

David Benjamin Amerikaner's Areas of Practice

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

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

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Land Use & Zoning

David Benjamin Amerikaner is one of 40,226 zoning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse zoning attorneys in Pennsylvania →

Environmental Law

Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Pennsylvania

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about David Benjamin Amerikaner

Where is David Benjamin Amerikaner's law office located?
David Benjamin Amerikaner's law practice is located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The firm is Duane Morris LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does David Benjamin Amerikaner handle?
David Benjamin Amerikaner focuses on real estate, zoning, environmental. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Pennsylvania.
How long has David Benjamin Amerikaner practiced law?
David Benjamin Amerikaner has 16+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2010.
Where did David Benjamin Amerikaner go to law school?
David Benjamin Amerikaner earned their education at (J.D., 2010); (M.A. Harvard, 2006).
How can I contact David Benjamin Amerikaner for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Pennsylvania Law School
- 2010
M.A. Harvard
Columbia University - Teachers College
- 2006

Bar Admissions

California New Jersey
Admitted: 2010
New York
Admitted: 2014
Pennsylvania
Admitted: 2019

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