Atty. David Joseph Canfield

Atty. David Joseph Canfield

David Joseph Canfield is a lawyer practicing construction law, government contracts, surety law and 5 other areas of law. David received a B.S.M.E. degree from Bucknell University in 1985, and has been licensed for 33 years.

Garden City Garden City 33 yrs experience 33 year
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Profile Summary

About David Joseph Canfield at a glance

David Joseph Canfield is a Partner based in Garden City, New York, practicing at Canfield, Madden & Ruggiero, LLP. They have 33+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1993. Their practice focuses on probate, estate planning, employment, business, and construction. Admitted to practice in New York (1993), U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York (1994), U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York (1995), and U.S. District Court, Northern District of New York (2004). Educated at St. John's University (J.D., 1992) and Bucknell University (B.S.M.E., 1985). Active member of Queens, New York State and American Bar Associations American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air Conditioning Engineers Electronic Installation Technician Subcontractors Trade Association. Serands clients in Garden City, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • David Joseph Canfield is a lawyer practicing construction law, government contracts, surety law and 5 other areas of law
  • David received a B.S.M.E. degree from Bucknell University in 1985, and has been licensed for 33 years
  • David practices at Canfield, Madden & Ruggiero, LLP in Garden City, NY

Practice Areas Explained

David Joseph Canfield's Areas of Practice

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

Probate

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Estate Planning & Probate

An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.

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Employment Law

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

David Joseph Canfield is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in New York →

Business & Corporate Law

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

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Construction Law

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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 Garden City 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 Joseph Canfield

Where is David Joseph Canfield's law office located?
David Joseph Canfield's law practice is located in Garden City, New York. The firm is Canfield, Madden & Ruggiero, LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does David Joseph Canfield handle?
David Joseph Canfield focuses on probate, estate planning, employment, business, construction. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has David Joseph Canfield practiced law?
David Joseph Canfield has 33+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1993.
Where did David Joseph Canfield go to law school?
David Joseph Canfield earned their education at (J.D., 1992); (B.S.M.E., 1985).
How can I contact David Joseph Canfield for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
St. John's University
- 1992
B.S.M.E.
Bucknell University
- 1985

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1993
U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York
Admitted: 1994
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York
Admitted: 1995
U.S. District Court, Northern District of New York
Admitted: 2004

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