Atty. David Michael Stark
David Michael Stark is a lawyer practicing business law, mergers and acquisitions, real estate (property) law and 2 other areas of law. David received a B.A. degree from Brandeis University, and has been licensed for 42 years.
Business Law & More Attorney · Serving Buffalo, NY · 42+ Years Experience
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About David Michael Stark at a Glance
David Michael Stark is a Partner based in Buffalo, New York, practicing at Hodgson Russ LLP. They have 42+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1984. Their practice focuses on business, real estate, and m&a. Admitted to practice in New York (1984). Educated at Boston University J.D. (—) and Brandeis University B.A. magna cum laude (—). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Serves clients in Buffalo, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About David Michael Stark
- David Michael Stark is a lawyer practicing business law, mergers and acquisitions, real estate (property) law and 2 other areas of law
- David received a B.A. degree from Brandeis University, and has been licensed for 42 years
- David practices at Hodgson Russ LLP in Buffalo, NY
Practice Areas Explained
David Michael Stark's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases David Michael Stark handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Buffalo.
Business & Corporate Law in Buffalo
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Real Estate Law in Buffalo
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
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Mergers & Acquisitions in Buffalo
David Michael Stark is one of 49,430 m&a attorneys indexed nationally. Browse m&a attorneys in New York →
Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Buffalo
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 Buffalo 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.
Buffalo Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Buffalo-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 Buffalo Choose David Michael Stark
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 Michael Stark's practice in the field of business, real estate, and m&a.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
David Michael Stark brings 42+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering business, real estate, and m&a, David Michael Stark can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Buffalo
A Buffalo-based practice means David Michael Stark 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 Michael Stark Handles in Buffalo
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