Atty. David Robert Ratner
David Robert Ratner is a lawyer practicing landlord and tenant law, construction litigation. David received a B.A. degree from Brown University in 1973, and has been licensed for 48 years.
Construction Litigation & More Attorney · Serving New York, NY · 48+ Years Experience
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About David Robert Ratner at a Glance
David Robert Ratner is a Member based in New York, New York, practicing at Hartman, Ule, Rose & Ratner, LLP. They have 48+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1978. Their practice focuses on construction and landlord/tenant. Admitted to practice in New York (1978), U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York (1979), and U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York (1979). Educated at New York University (J.D., 1977) and Brown University (B.A., 1973). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serves clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About David Robert Ratner
- David Robert Ratner is a lawyer practicing landlord and tenant law, construction litigation
- David received a B.A. degree from Brown University in 1973, and has been licensed for 48 years
- David practices at Hartman, Ule, Rose & Ratner, LLP in New York, NY
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Construction Law in New York
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Landlord & Tenant in New York
Landlord-tenant attorneys for evictions, lease disputes, security deposits, and habitability claims.
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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 New York 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.
New York Courts and Legal Process
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Why Clients in New York Choose David Robert Ratner
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 Robert Ratner's practice in the field of construction and landlord/tenant.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
David Robert Ratner brings 48+ 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, U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York, and U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York, David Robert Ratner can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering construction and landlord/tenant, David Robert Ratner can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in New York
A New York-based practice means David Robert Ratner 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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