Atty. David J. Kessler
David J. Kessler is a lawyer practicing litigation, e-discovery and information governance, information technology and 3 other areas of law.
E-Discovery and Information Governance & More Attorney · Serving New York, NY · 28+ Years Experience
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About David J. Kessler at a Glance
David J. Kessler is a Partner based in New York, New York, practicing at Norton Rose Fulbright. They have 28+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1998. Their practice focuses on ip, litigation, and internet. Admitted to practice in New Jersey (1998), Pennsylvania (1998), and New York U.S. Court of Appeals, Federal Circuit U.S. Supreme Court (2011). Educated at University of Pennsylvania Law School (J.D., 1997) and Massachusetts Institute of Technology (B.S. University, 1994). Serves clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About David J. Kessler
- David J. Kessler is a lawyer practicing litigation, e-discovery and information governance, information technology and 3 other areas of law
- David J. received a B.S. degree from Massachusetts Institute of Technology in 1994, and has been licensed for 28 years
- David J. practices at Norton Rose Fulbright in New York, NY
Practice Areas Explained
David J. Kessler's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases David J. Kessler handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in New York.
Intellectual Property in New York
IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.
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Civil Litigation in New York
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
David J. Kessler is one of 450,750 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in New York →
Internet & Cyber Law in New York
Internet and cyber lawyers for data breaches, online defamation, privacy law, and cybersecurity matters.
David J. Kessler is one of 17,826 internet attorneys indexed nationally. Browse internet 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 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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Professional Profile
Why Clients in New York Choose David J. Kessler
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 J. Kessler's practice in the field of ip, litigation, and internet.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
David J. Kessler brings 28+ 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 New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and New York U.S. Court of Appeals, Federal Circuit U.S. Supreme Court, David J. Kessler can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering ip, litigation, and internet, David J. Kessler can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in New York
A New York-based practice means David J. Kessler attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
Case Types
Common Legal Issues David J. Kessler Handles in New York
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