Atty. David Gelfand
About David Gelfand David Gelfand is a resilient and fervent advocate who brings years of courtroom experience and trial advocacy to Mr. Lichtman’s firm.
Attorney · Serving New York, NY · 7+ Years Experience
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About David Gelfand at a Glance
David Gelfand is an Attorney based in New York, New York. They have 7+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2019. Admitted to practice in New York United States District Court for the Southern District of New York United States District C (2019). Educated at Brooklyn Law School (J.D., 2018) and University of Wisconsin - Madison (B.S., 2012). Serves clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About David Gelfand
- About David Gelfand David Gelfand is a resilient and fervent advocate who brings years of courtroom experience and trial advocacy to Mr. Lichtman’s firm
- Mr. Gelfand’s practice is focused on representing clients who are being investigated or have been charged by state and/or federal authorities
- Prior to joining the Law Offices of Jeffrey Lichtman, Mr. Gelfand spent close to four years at the Bronx County District Attorney’s Office serving within the Trial Division
- As an Assistant District Attorney, Mr. Gelfand oversaw a caseload of complex felony and misdemeanor matters from arraignment through trial
- Throughout his time as a prosecutor, Mr. Gelfand participated in the investigation, indictment, and prosecution of hundreds of cases including DWIs, narcotics and weapons possessions, robberies, burglaries, assaults, and attempted murders
- By leveraging his familiarity with New York’s prosecutorial tactics, Mr. Gelfand is able to craft both innovative and effective defense strategies to ensure clients receive the best possible outcome
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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
Choosing a New York-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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Why Clients in New York Choose David Gelfand
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 Gelfand's practice.
7+ Years of Legal Practice
With 7 years in the profession, David Gelfand has developed the procedural fluency and courtroom instincts that come from handling real cases under real deadlines.
Local Presence in New York
A New York-based practice means David Gelfand 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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