Atty. David Gallai
David Gallai is a lawyer practicing executive compensation and employee benefits, employment counseling, employment litigation and 1 other area of law. David received a B.A. degree from University of Pennsylvania in 1996, and has been licensed for 26 years.
Employment Counseling & More Attorney · Serving New York, NY · 26+ Years Experience
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About David Gallai at a Glance
David Gallai is a Partner based in New York, New York, practicing at Norton Rose Fulbright. They have 26+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2000. Their practice focuses on contracts, employment, employment contracts, and litigation. Admitted to practice in New York (2000), U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York (2000), and U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York (2000). Educated at Georgetown University Law Center (J.D., 1999) and University of Pennsylvania (B.A., 1996). Active member of Association of the Bar of the City of New York (Secretary, Employee Benefits Committee) New York State and American Bar Associations. Serves clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About David Gallai
- David Gallai is a lawyer practicing executive compensation and employee benefits, employment counseling, employment litigation and 1 other area of law
- David received a B.A. degree from University of Pennsylvania in 1996, and has been licensed for 26 years
- David practices at Norton Rose Fulbright in New York, NY
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David Gallai's Areas of Legal Practice
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Contracts in New York
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Employment Law in New York
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
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Employment Contracts in New York
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Civil Litigation in New York
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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.
New York Courts and Legal Process
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in New York Choose David Gallai
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 Gallai's practice in the field of contracts, employment, employment contracts, and litigation.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
David Gallai brings 26+ 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, Eastern District of New York, and U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York, David Gallai can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering contracts, employment, and employment contracts, David Gallai can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in New York
A New York-based practice means David Gallai 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 Gallai Handles in New York
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