Atty. David I. Schaffer
David I. Schaffer is a lawyer practicing corporate law, securities law, commercial transactions and 3 other areas of law.
Commercial Transactions & More Attorney · Serving Mineola, NY · 66+ Years Experience
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About David I. Schaffer at a Glance
David I. Schaffer is an Equity Partner based in Mineola, New York, practicing at Meltzer, Lippe, Goldstein & Breitstone, LLP. They have 66+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1960. Their practice focuses on business, real estate, and securities. Admitted to practice in New York (1960). Educated at Harvard Law School (J.D., 1959) and University of Pennsylvania (B.A. History, 1956). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serves clients in Mineola, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About David I. Schaffer
- David I. Schaffer is a lawyer practicing corporate law, securities law, commercial transactions and 3 other areas of law
- David received a B.A. degree from University of Pennsylvania in 1956, and has been licensed for 66 years
- David practices at Meltzer, Lippe, Goldstein & Breitstone, LLP in Mineola, NY
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David I. Schaffer's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases David I. Schaffer handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Mineola.
Business & Corporate Law in Mineola
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Real Estate Law in Mineola
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
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Securities Law in Mineola
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Mineola
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 Mineola 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.
Mineola Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Mineola-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 Mineola Choose David I. Schaffer
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 I. Schaffer's practice in the field of business, real estate, and securities.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
David I. Schaffer brings 66+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering business, real estate, and securities, David I. Schaffer can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Mineola
A Mineola-based practice means David I. Schaffer 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 I. Schaffer Handles in Mineola
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