Atty. David Black

Atty. David Black

David Black is a lawyer practicing litigation, commercial products liability, toxic torts and 7 other areas of law. David received a B.A. degree from University of Pennsylvania in 1993, and has been licensed for 30 years.

New York New York 30 Years Experience 30 year
Call (332) 209-5396

Profile Summary

About David Black at a glance

David Black is a Counsel based in New York, New York, practicing at Schoeman Updike Kaufman & Gerber LLP. They have 30+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1996. Their practice focuses on trusts, personal injury, employment, business, and real estate. Admitted to practice in New Jersey (1996), U.S. District Court, District of New Jersey (1996), New York (1997), and U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York (1997). Educated at Fordham University Law School (J.D., 1996) and University of Pennsylvania (B.A., 1993). Active member of Association of the Bar of the City of New York. Serves clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • David Black is a lawyer practicing litigation, commercial products liability, toxic torts and 7 other areas of law
  • David received a B.A. degree from University of Pennsylvania in 1993, and has been licensed for 30 years
  • David practices at Schoeman Updike Kaufman & Gerber LLP in New York, NY

Practice Areas Explained

David Black's Areas of Practice

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

Trusts

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Personal Injury

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Employment Law

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Business & Corporate Law

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Real Estate Law

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Jurisdictional Context

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.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about David Black

Where is David Black's law office located?
David Black's law practice is located in New York, New York. The firm is Schoeman Updike Kaufman & Gerber LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does David Black handle?
David Black focuses on trusts, personal injury, employment, business, real estate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has David Black practiced law?
David Black has 30+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1996.
Where did David Black go to law school?
David Black earned their education at (J.D., 1996); (B.A., 1993).
How can I contact David Black for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Fordham University Law School
- 1996
B.A.
University of Pennsylvania
- 1993

Bar Admissions

New Jersey
Admitted: 1996
U.S. District Court, District of New Jersey
Admitted: 1996
New York
Admitted: 1997
U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York
Admitted: 1997
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York
Admitted: 1997
U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Circuit
Admitted: 2001

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