Atty. David E. Snediker
David E. Snediker is Senior Counsel in Cummings & Lockwood's Corporate & Finance Group and is based in the Stamford office.
Commercial Real Estate Sales and Acquisitions & More Attorney · Serving Stamford, CT · 50+ Years Experience
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About David E. Snediker at a Glance
David E. Snediker is a Senior Counsel based in Stamford, Connecticut, practicing at Cummings & Lockwood LLC. They have 50+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1976. Their practice focuses on business, real estate, commercial re, and m&a. Admitted to practice in New York (1976) and Connecticut United States District Court, District of Connecticut (1983). Educated at Saint John's University School of Law (J.D., 1975) and University of Notre Dame (B.S., 1969). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serves clients in Stamford, CT and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About David E. Snediker
- David E. Snediker is Senior Counsel in Cummings & Lockwood's Corporate & Finance Group and is based in the Stamford office
- Dave joined Cummings & Lockwood at the end of 2013 following his retirement from the international law firm of Paul Hastings where he served as a real estate partner for more than 30 years and was a founding partner of that firm's New York City and Stamford, Connecticut offices
- Dave has represented banks, investment banks, pension funds, private equity firms, investment advisors, high net worth individuals and family-owned real estate businesses on local, national and international real estate-related transactions, including acquisitions and dispositions
- development and leasing
- fund formation
- partnerships and joint ventures
- traditional and securitized mortgage and mezzanine lending
- foreclosures, workouts and restructurings
- asset management
- brokerage activities
- and governance matters
- He continues to advise on similar matters as member of Cummings & Lockwood's Commercial Real Estate and Corporate & Finance Groups, while also serving as an independent director of Fieldpoint Private Bank & Trust, where he is Chairman of the Board's Nominating and Governance Committee and a member of the Board's Audit and Compliance, Loan and Compensation Committees
- Professional Recognition • Martindale-Hubbell, AV Rated
Practice Areas Explained
David E. Snediker's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases David E. Snediker handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Stamford.
Business & Corporate Law in Stamford
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Real Estate Law in Stamford
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
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Commercial Real Estate in Stamford
David E. Snediker is one of 15,821 commercial re attorneys indexed nationally. Browse commercial re attorneys in Connecticut →
Mergers & Acquisitions in Stamford
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Stamford
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 Stamford 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 venue, 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.
Stamford Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Stamford-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Stamford Choose David E. Snediker
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 E. Snediker's practice in the field of business, real estate, commercial re, and m&a.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
David E. Snediker brings 50+ 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 and Connecticut United States District Court, District of Connecticut, David E. Snediker can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering business, real estate, and commercial re, David E. Snediker can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Stamford
A Stamford-based practice means David E. Snediker 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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Common Legal Issues David E. Snediker Handles in Stamford
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