Atty. David J. Whelan
David J. Whelan is a lawyer practicing general civil and criminal practice, environmental law, matrimonial and 7 other areas of law.
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David J. Whelan is an Of Counsel based in White Plains, New York, practicing at James F. Donohue. They have 66+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1960. Their practice focuses on probate, personal injury, criminal defense, family law, and business. Admitted to practice in U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York (1960) and New York (1961). Educated at Georgetown University (J.D., 1957) and Iona College (B.B.A., 1952). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Westchester County (Member, Family Law Section), New York State and American Bar Associations. Serands clients in White Plains, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- David J. Whelan is a lawyer practicing general civil and criminal practice, environmental law, matrimonial and 7 other areas of law
- David J. received a B.B.A. degree from Iona College in 1952, and has been licensed for 66 years
- David J. practices at James F. Donohue in White Plains, NY
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David J. Whelan's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases David J. Whelan handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
David J. Whelan is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in New York →
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.
David J. Whelan is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in New York →
A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.
David J. Whelan is one of 214,270 criminal defense attorneys indexed nationally. Browse criminal defense attorneys in New York →
Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.
David J. Whelan is one of 187,066 family law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse family law attorneys in New York →
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
David J. Whelan is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business 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 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 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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