Atty. David M. Allen

Atty. David M. Allen

David M. Allen is a lawyer practicing environmental, energy, municipal law and 3 other areas of law.

Rensselaer Rensselaer 30 yrs experience 30 year
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Profile Summary

About David M. Allen at a glance

David M. Allen is a New York Independent System Operator based in Rensselaer, New York. They have 30+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1996. Their practice focuses on zoning, litigation, environmental, government, and energy. Admitted to practice in Alaska (1996), Massachusetts (1999), and New York (2000). Educated at University of Colorado School of Law (J.D., 1995) and Bucknell University (B.S. Mechanical, 1988). Serands clients in Rensselaer, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • David M. Allen is a lawyer practicing environmental, energy, municipal law and 3 other areas of law
  • David received a B.S. degree from Bucknell University in 1988, and has been licensed for 30 years
  • David practices in Rensselaer, NY

Practice Areas Explained

David M. Allen's Areas of Practice

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

Land Use & Zoning

David M. Allen is one of 40,226 zoning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse zoning attorneys in New York →

Civil Litigation

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Environmental Law

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David M. Allen is one of 56,434 environmental attorneys indexed nationally. Browse environmental attorneys in New York →

Government & Administrative Law

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Energy & Utilities 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 Rensselaer 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 M. Allen

Where is David M. Allen's law office located?
David M. Allen's law practice is located in Rensselaer, New York. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does David M. Allen handle?
David M. Allen focuses on zoning, litigation, environmental, government, energy. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has David M. Allen practiced law?
David M. Allen has 30+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1996.
Where did David M. Allen go to law school?
David M. Allen earned their education at (J.D., 1995); (B.S. Mechanical, 1988).
How can I contact David M. Allen for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Colorado School of Law
- 1995
B.S. Mechanical
Bucknell University
- 1988

Bar Admissions

Alaska
Admitted: 1996
Massachusetts
Admitted: 1999
New York
Admitted: 2000

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