Atty. David Lafarga
David Lafarga is a lawyer practicing health care, medical malpractice, consumer protection and 1 other area of law. David received a B.A. degree from Seton Hall University in 1991, and has been licensed for 29 years.
Consumer Protection & More Attorney · Serving New York, NY · 29+ Years Experience
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About David Lafarga at a Glance
David Lafarga is a Partner based in New York, New York, practicing at Rubin Paterniti Gonzalez Rizzo Kaufman LLP. They have 29+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1997. Their practice focuses on medical malpractice, consumer, and health care. Admitted to practice in Michigan U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Michigan (1997) and New York (2007). Educated at Michigan State University College of Law (J.D., 1996) and Seton Hall University (B.A., 1991). Active member of New York State Bar Association State Bar of Michigan Hispanic National Bar Association. Serves clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About David Lafarga
- David Lafarga is a lawyer practicing health care, medical malpractice, consumer protection and 1 other area of law
- David received a B.A. degree from Seton Hall University in 1991, and has been licensed for 29 years
- David practices at Rubin Paterniti Gonzalez Rizzo Kaufman LLP in New York, NY
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David Lafarga's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases David Lafarga handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in New York.
Medical Malpractice in New York
Medical malpractice lawyers represent patients harmed by negligent doctors, hospitals, and other providers. Free case review, no fee unless you win.
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Consumer Protection in New York
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Health Care Law in New York
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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 Lafarga
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 Lafarga's practice in the field of medical malpractice, consumer, and health care.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
David Lafarga brings 29+ 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 Michigan U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Michigan and New York, David Lafarga can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering medical malpractice, consumer, and health care, David Lafarga 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 Lafarga 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 Lafarga Handles in New York
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