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Atty. David Rafael Giles

Atty. David Rafael Giles

David Rafael Giles is a lawyer practicing education law. David received a B.A. degree from Harvard University in 1984, and has been licensed for 37 years.

South Orange South Orange 37 yrs experience 37 year
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Profile Summary

About David Rafael Giles at a glance

David Rafael Giles is a Member based in South Orange, New Jersey, practicing at David R. Giles. They have 37+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1989. Their practice focuses on education. Admitted to practice in California (1989), New Jersey (2001), and New York (2003). Educated at Stanford University (J.D., 1989) and Harvard University (B.A., 1984). Serands clients in South Orange, NJ and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • David Rafael Giles is a lawyer practicing education law
  • David received a B.A. degree from Harvard University in 1984, and has been licensed for 37 years
  • David practices at David R. Giles in South Orange, NJ

Practice Areas Explained

David Rafael Giles's Areas of Practice

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

Education Law

Education attorneys for special education (IEP), school discipline, Title IX, and student rights.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in New Jersey

Practicing law in New Jersey. Legal matters in New Jersey are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in South Orange are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate New Jersey state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in New Jersey 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 Jersey courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about David Rafael Giles

Where is David Rafael Giles's law office located?
David Rafael Giles's law practice is located in South Orange, New Jersey. The firm is David R. Giles. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does David Rafael Giles handle?
David Rafael Giles focuses on education. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New Jersey.
How long has David Rafael Giles practiced law?
David Rafael Giles has 37+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1989.
Where did David Rafael Giles go to law school?
David Rafael Giles earned their education at (J.D., 1989); (B.A., 1984).
How can I contact David Rafael Giles for a consultation?
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Practice Areas

Education

J.D.
Stanford University
- 1989
B.A.
Harvard University
- 1984

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1989
New Jersey
Admitted: 2001
New York
Admitted: 2003

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