Atty. David H. Altman

Atty. David H. Altman

Recipient, Bureau of National Affairs Award. General Counsel, S.A.

Hawthorne Hawthorne 36 yrs experience 36 year
Call (862) 434-2463 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About David H. Altman at a glance

David H. Altman is a Member based in Hawthorne, New Jersey, practicing at Jeffer, Hopkinson, Vogel & Altman. They have 36+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1990. Their practice focuses on business, litigation, environmental, and insurance. Admitted to practice in New Jersey (1990) and New York (1991). Educated at Vermont Law School (J.D., 1990) and Northeastern University (B.A., 1987). Serands clients in Hawthorne, NJ and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Recipient, Bureau of National Affairs Award
  • General Counsel, S.A
  • Bendheim Inc., 1998—

Practice Areas Explained

David H. Altman's Areas of Practice

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

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

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Environmental Law

Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.

David H. Altman is one of 56,434 environmental attorneys indexed nationally. Browse environmental attorneys in New Jersey →

Insurance Law

Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in New Jersey

Practicing law in New Jersey. Legal matters in New Jersey are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Hawthorne are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate New Jersey state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in New Jersey 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 Jersey courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about David H. Altman

Where is David H. Altman's law office located?
David H. Altman's law practice is located in Hawthorne, New Jersey. The firm is Jeffer, Hopkinson, Vogel & Altman. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does David H. Altman handle?
David H. Altman focuses on business, litigation, environmental, insurance. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New Jersey.
How long has David H. Altman practiced law?
David H. Altman has 36+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1990.
Where did David H. Altman go to law school?
David H. Altman earned their education at (J.D., 1990); (B.A., 1987).
How can I contact David H. Altman for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Vermont Law School
- 1990
B.A.
Northeastern University
- 1987

Bar Admissions

New Jersey
Admitted: 1990
New York
Admitted: 1991

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