Atty. David S Sheiffer

Atty. David S Sheiffer

David S Sheiffer is a lawyer practicing appellate, architects & engineers, directors & officers liability and 7 other areas of law. David received a M.S. degree from New York Institute of Technology in 1984, and has been licensed for 39 years.

Santa Fe Santa Fe 39 yrs experience 39 year
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About David S Sheiffer at a glance

David S Sheiffer is a Partner based in Santa Fe, New Mexico, practicing at Wilson Elser. They have 39+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1987. Their practice focuses on employment, insurance, and appellate. Admitted to practice in New York (1987), New Jersey (1987), U.S. District Court, District of New Jersey (1987), and U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York (1988). Educated at St. John's University School of Law (J.D., 1987) and New York Institute of Technology (M.S. University, 1984). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Memberships & Affiliations DRI CPR Institute for Dispute Resolution - Insurance Industry Committee member Professional Liability Underwriting Society American Bar Association. Serands clients in Santa Fe, NM and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • David S Sheiffer is a lawyer practicing appellate, architects & engineers, directors & officers liability and 7 other areas of law
  • David received a M.S. degree from New York Institute of Technology in 1984, and has been licensed for 39 years
  • David practices at Wilson Elser in Santa Fe, NM

Practice Areas Explained

David S Sheiffer's Areas of Practice

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

Employment Law

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

David S Sheiffer is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in New Mexico →

Insurance Law

Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.

David S Sheiffer is one of 121,912 insurance attorneys indexed nationally. Browse insurance attorneys in New Mexico →

Appellate Practice

Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.

David S Sheiffer is one of 86,319 appellate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse appellate attorneys in New Mexico →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in New Mexico

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about David S Sheiffer

Where is David S Sheiffer's law office located?
David S Sheiffer's law practice is located in Santa Fe, New Mexico. The firm is Wilson Elser. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does David S Sheiffer handle?
David S Sheiffer focuses on employment, insurance, appellate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New Mexico.
How long has David S Sheiffer practiced law?
David S Sheiffer has 39+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1987.
Where did David S Sheiffer go to law school?
David S Sheiffer earned their education at (J.D., 1987); (M.S. University, 1984).
How can I contact David S Sheiffer for a consultation?
You can contact David S Sheiffer directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has David S Sheiffer received?
David S Sheiffer's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
St. John's University School of Law
- 1987
M.S. University
New York Institute of Technology
- 1984

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1987
New Jersey
Admitted: 1987
U.S. District Court, District of New Jersey
Admitted: 1987
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York
Admitted: 1988
U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York
Admitted: 1988
U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Circuit
Admitted: 1993
U.S. District Court, Northern District of New York U.S. District Court, Western District of New York
Admitted: 1996

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