Atty. David J. Schatten
David J. Schatten is a lawyer practicing workers compensation law.
Workers Compensation Law Attorney · Serving New York, NY · 45+ Years Experience
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About David J. Schatten at a Glance
David J. Schatten is a N.Y.S. Ins. Fund based in New York, New York. They have 45+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1981. Their practice focuses on workers comp. Admitted to practice in New York (1981). Educated at St. John's University (J.D., 1980) and Queens College (B.A. Queens, 1972). Serves clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About David J. Schatten
- David J. Schatten is a lawyer practicing workers compensation law
- David received a B.A. degree from Queens College in 1972, and has been licensed for 45 years
- David practices in New York, NY
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David J. Schatten's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases David J. Schatten handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in New York.
Workers Compensation in New York
Workers compensation lawyers help injured workers get medical care, lost wages, and disability benefits. Free consult, no fee unless you win.
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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. Schatten
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. Schatten's practice in the field of workers comp.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
David J. Schatten brings 45+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Focused Workers Comp Practice
Concentrating on workers comp means David J. Schatten's knowledge of relevant statutes, case law, and procedural nuances stays current — unlike generalist practices that spread attention across unrelated fields.
Local Presence in New York
A New York-based practice means David J. Schatten 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 J. Schatten Handles in New York
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