Atty. David Howard Kernan

Atty. David Howard Kernan

David Howard Kernan is a lawyer practicing environmental and natural resources, corporate, employee benefits and 3 other areas of law. David received a A.B. degree from Middlebury College in 1974, and has been licensed for 48 years.

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Profile Summary

About David Howard Kernan at a glance

David Howard Kernan is a Partner based in Buffalo, New York, practicing at Phillips Lytle LLP. They have 48+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1978. Their practice focuses on employment, business, tax, m&a, and environmental. Admitted to practice in New York U.S. District Court, Northern District of New York U.S. Tax Court (1978). Educated at Georgetown University Law Center (J.D. New, 1977) and Middlebury College (A.B., 1974). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Serands clients in Buffalo, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • David Howard Kernan is a lawyer practicing environmental and natural resources, corporate, employee benefits and 3 other areas of law
  • David received a A.B. degree from Middlebury College in 1974, and has been licensed for 48 years
  • David practices at Phillips Lytle LLP in Buffalo, NY

Practice Areas Explained

David Howard Kernan's Areas of Practice

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

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

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Business & Corporate Law

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

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Tax Law

Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.

David Howard Kernan is one of 85,302 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax attorneys in New York →

Mergers & Acquisitions

David Howard Kernan is one of 49,731 m&a attorneys indexed nationally. Browse m&a attorneys in New York →

Environmental Law

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

David Howard Kernan is one of 56,434 environmental attorneys indexed nationally. Browse environmental attorneys in New York →

Jurisdictional Context

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 Buffalo 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

Common questions about David Howard Kernan

Where is David Howard Kernan's law office located?
David Howard Kernan's law practice is located in Buffalo, New York. The firm is Phillips Lytle LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does David Howard Kernan handle?
David Howard Kernan focuses on employment, business, tax, m&a, environmental. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has David Howard Kernan practiced law?
David Howard Kernan has 48+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1978.
Where did David Howard Kernan go to law school?
David Howard Kernan earned their education at (J.D. New, 1977); (A.B., 1974).
How can I contact David Howard Kernan for a consultation?
You can contact David Howard Kernan directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has David Howard Kernan received?
David Howard Kernan's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

J.D. New
Georgetown University Law Center
- 1977
A.B.
Middlebury College
- 1974

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

New York U.S. District Court, Northern District of New York U.S. Tax Court
Admitted: 1978

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