Atty. David H. Chen
Mr. Chen practices all areas of civil litigation, with a focus on federal litigation and appellate work.
Appellate & More Attorney · Serving White Plains, NY · 26+ Years Experience
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About David H. Chen at a Glance
David H. Chen is a Partner based in White Plains, New York, practicing at Bleakley Platt & Schmidt LLP. They have 26+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2000. Their practice focuses on personal injury, litigation, government, and appellate. Admitted to practice in Connecticut (2000) and New York Supreme Court of the United States First and Second Circuit Courts of Appeal E.D.N.Y. S.D.N (2010). Educated at Boston College Law School (J.D., 2009) and United States Military Academy (B.S., 2000). Active member of Westchester County Bar Association New York City Bar Association. Serves clients in White Plains, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About David H. Chen
- Mr. Chen practices all areas of civil litigation, with a focus on federal litigation and appellate work
- Before joining Bleakley Platt & Schmidt, he was the Deputy County Attorney for Appeals for Westchester County
- Prior to his Westchester County employment, Mr. Chen worked in the White-Collar practice of a national law firm located in Boston and New York and was the 2016 recipient of the firm’s Pro Bono and Community Service award
- Following law school, he clerked for the Hon. Dora L. Irizarry, U.S
- District Judge in the Eastern District of New York
- A graduate of West Point, he served with the U.S
- Army for six years as an Armor officer, including a 2003 deployment to Iraq
- In his spare time, Mr. Chen serves as a volunteer firefighter for the Hastings-on-Hudson Fire Department
- David has over a decade of experience with New York’s Freedom of Information Law (FOIL)
- During his tenure with the Office of the Westchester County Attorney, he was responsible for Westchester’s FOIL training program and drafted responses to all FOIL appeals
- Understanding that the best way to avoid Article 78 actions - and the award of attorney’s fees - is a robust compliance program, he has helped promulgate best practices for municipalities across the region
- Mr. Chen has argued before the First and Second Circuit Courts of Appeal as well as the New York Court of Appeals and the Appellate Division
- He is a member of our Litigation and Appellate practice groups
- PROFESSIONAL AND COMMUNITY AFFILIATIONS • Appointed to Judicial Screening Committee for Appellate Division, Second Department by Gov. Hochul • Member of Congressional Service Academy Nomination Board (NY-16) • Second Department Judicial Screening Committee • Volunteer firefighter for the Hastings-on-Hudson Fire Department
Practice Areas Explained
David H. Chen's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases David H. Chen handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in White Plains.
Personal Injury in White Plains
Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.
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Civil Litigation in White Plains
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
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Government & Administrative Law in White Plains
Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.
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Appellate Practice in White Plains
Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in White Plains
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 White Plains 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.
White Plains Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a White Plains-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 White Plains Choose David H. Chen
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 H. Chen's practice in the field of personal injury, litigation, government, and appellate.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
David H. Chen 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 Connecticut and New York Supreme Court of the United States First and Second Circuit Courts of Appeal E.D.N.Y. S.D.N, David H. Chen can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering personal injury, litigation, and government, David H. Chen can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in White Plains
A White Plains-based practice means David H. Chen 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 H. Chen Handles in White Plains
Below is a representative sample of the types of matters David H. Chen has experience with under New York law. If your situation involves one of these case categories, this attorney may be well positioned to help you understand your options.
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