Atty. David Lazer
David Lazer is a lawyer practicing alternative dispute resolution, appellate practice, commercial litigation and 10 other areas of law. David received a B.A. degree from Boston University in 1976, and has been licensed for 45 years.
Alternative Dispute Resolution & More Attorney · Serving Melville, NY · 45+ Years Experience
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About David Lazer at a Glance
David Lazer is a Partner based in Melville, New York, practicing at Bond, Schoeneck & King, PLLC. They have 45+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1981. Their practice focuses on trusts, personal injury, criminal defense, employment, and business. Admitted to practice in New York (1981) and U.S. Supreme Court, U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Circuit and U.S. District Court, Eastern and South (1981). Educated at Hofstra University School of Law (J.D., 1980) and Boston University (B.A., 1976). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serves clients in Melville, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About David Lazer
- David Lazer is a lawyer practicing alternative dispute resolution, appellate practice, commercial litigation and 10 other areas of law
- David received a B.A. degree from Boston University in 1976, and has been licensed for 45 years
- David practices at Bond, Schoeneck & King, PLLC in Melville, NY
Practice Areas Explained
David Lazer's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases David Lazer handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Melville.
Trusts in Melville
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Personal Injury in Melville
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.
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Criminal Defense in Melville
A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.
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Employment Law in Melville
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
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Business & Corporate Law in Melville
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Why Local Counsel Matters in Melville
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 Melville 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.
Melville Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Melville-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 Melville Choose David Lazer
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 Lazer's practice in the field of trusts, personal injury, criminal defense, employment, and business.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
David Lazer 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.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in New York and U.S. Supreme Court, U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Circuit and U.S. District Court, Eastern and South, David Lazer can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering trusts, personal injury, and criminal defense, David Lazer can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Melville
A Melville-based practice means David Lazer 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 Lazer Handles in Melville
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