Atty. David G. Kelton

Atty. David G. Kelton

David Kelton joined McAloon & Friedman, as a partner in February, 2014. Following graduation from Manhattan College in the Bronx, David moved to Texas where he became a member of the Dallas Police Department.

New York New York 37 yrs experience 37 year
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About David G. Kelton at a glance

David G. Kelton is a Partner based in New York, New York, practicing at Mcaloon Friedman P C. They have 37+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1989. Their practice focuses on medical malpractice, product liability, and health care. Admitted to practice in Supreme Court, New York County (1989), Connecticut (1989), and New York (1989). Educated at Pace University (J.D., 1988) and Manhattan College (B.A. Muhlenberg, 1982). Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • David Kelton joined McAloon & Friedman, as a partner in February, 2014
  • Following graduation from Manhattan College in the Bronx, David moved to Texas where he became a member of the Dallas Police Department
  • He later attended law school at Pace University and upon graduation became an Assistant District Attorney in Bronx County where he was assigned to the Investigations Bureau investigating and prosecuting white collar crimes, racketeering, political and public corruption
  • Upon leaving the Bronx he became an attorney for the New York State Commission of Investigation where he did the same statewide
  • Since 1992 he has devoted himself to defending doctors and hospitals in medical malpractice cases as a partner in three large malpractice defense firms including McAloon and Friedman
  • He has successfully tried many cases to verdict in every borough of New York City and counties beyond
  • He has lectured on risk management in hospitals and physician group practices and spent two years as the Senior Negotiator for a major malpractice insurer
  • David has also been involved in defending nursing homes, high exposure general liability and insurance actions
  • He prides himself on giving strong individual attention to his clients

Practice Areas Explained

David G. Kelton's Areas of Practice

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

Medical Malpractice

Medical malpractice lawyers represent patients harmed by negligent doctors, hospitals, and other providers. Free case review, no fee unless you win.

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Product Liability

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Health Care Law

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Jurisdictional Context

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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 andnue, 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

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Where is David G. Kelton's law office located?
David G. Kelton's law practice is located in New York, New York. The firm is Mcaloon Friedman P C. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does David G. Kelton handle?
David G. Kelton focuses on medical malpractice, product liability, health care. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has David G. Kelton practiced law?
David G. Kelton has 37+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1989.
Where did David G. Kelton go to law school?
David G. Kelton earned their education at (J.D., 1988); (B.A. Muhlenberg, 1982).
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Education

J.D.
Pace University
- 1988
B.A. Muhlenberg
Manhattan College
- 1982

Bar Admissions

Supreme Court, New York County
Admitted: 1989
Connecticut
Admitted: 1989
New York
Admitted: 1989

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