Atty. David M. Lira

Atty. David M. Lira

David M. Lira is a lawyer practicing employment law, litigation, personal injury and 11 other areas of law.

Garden City Garden City 44 yrs experience 44 year
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Profile Summary

About David M. Lira at a glance

David M. Lira is a Member based in Garden City, New York, practicing at David M. Lira. They have 44+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1982. Their practice focuses on personal injury, employment, ssd, litigation, and civil rights. Admitted to practice in District of Columbia (1982), New York (1982), U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York (1987), and U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York (1987). Educated at Catholic University of America (J.D., 1981) and Queens College of the City University of New York (B.A., 1977). Active member of Nassau County, New York State and American Bar Associations American Trial Lawyers Association National Employment Lawyers Association. Serands clients in Garden City, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • David M. Lira is a lawyer practicing employment law, litigation, personal injury and 11 other areas of law
  • David received a B.A. degree from Queens College of the City University of New York in 1977, and has been licensed for 44 years
  • David practices at David M. Lira in Garden City, NY

Practice Areas Explained

David M. Lira's Areas of Practice

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

Personal Injury

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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Employment Law

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

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

Social Security Disability

SSDI and SSI attorneys for disability claims, denied benefits, and Social Security appeals.

David M. Lira is one of 26,532 ssd attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ssd attorneys in New York →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

David M. Lira is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in New York →

Civil Rights

Civil rights attorneys for discrimination, police misconduct, constitutional rights, and civil liberties cases.

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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 M. Lira

Where is David M. Lira's law office located?
David M. Lira's law practice is located in Garden City, New York. The firm is David M. Lira. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does David M. Lira handle?
David M. Lira focuses on personal injury, employment, ssd, litigation, civil rights. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has David M. Lira practiced law?
David M. Lira has 44+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1982.
Where did David M. Lira go to law school?
David M. Lira earned their education at (J.D., 1981); (B.A., 1977).
How can I contact David M. Lira for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Catholic University of America
- 1981
B.A.
Queens College of the City University of New York
- 1977

Bar Admissions

District of Columbia
Admitted: 1982
New York
Admitted: 1982
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York
Admitted: 1987
U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York
Admitted: 1987
U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Circuit
Admitted: 1989
U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 1997

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