Atty. David D. Meltzer
David D. Meltzer is a lawyer practicing auto liability, premises liability, lead liability.
Auto Liability & More Attorney · Serving New York, NY · 41+ Years Experience
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About David D. Meltzer at a Glance
David D. Meltzer is a Partner based in New York, New York, practicing at Shapiro, Beilly & Aronowitz, LLP. They have 41+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1985. Their practice focuses on slip & fall. Admitted to practice in New York (1985), U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York (1985), and U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York (1985). Educated at Brooklyn Law School (J.D., 1984) and Boston University (B.A., 1979). Active member of Westchester Bar Association. Serves clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About David D. Meltzer
- David D. Meltzer is a lawyer practicing auto liability, premises liability, lead liability
- David received a B.A. degree from Boston University in 1979, and has been licensed for 41 years
- David practices at Shapiro, Beilly & Aronowitz, LLP in New York, NY
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Slip & Fall / Premises Liability in New York
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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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Why Clients in New York Choose David D. Meltzer
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish David D. Meltzer's practice in the field of slip & fall.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
David D. Meltzer brings 41+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in New York, U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York, and U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York, David D. Meltzer can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Focused Slip & Fall Practice
Concentrating on slip & fall means David D. Meltzer's knowledge of relevant statutes, case law, and procedural nuances stays current — unlike generalist practices that spread attention across unrelated fields.
Local Presence in New York
A New York-based practice means David D. Meltzer attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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