Atty. David Seth Handsman
Mr. Handsman is a member of the Real Estate and Commercial Finance practice group and a member of the Corporate, Health Law group.
Commercial Finance & More Attorney · Serving White Plains, NY · 41+ Years Experience
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About David Seth Handsman at a Glance
David Seth Handsman is a Partner based in White Plains, New York, practicing at Bleakley Platt & Schmidt LLP. They have 41+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1985. Their practice focuses on business and real estate. Admitted to practice in New York (1985). Educated at New York Law School (J.D., 1984) and George Washington University (B.A., 1981). Active member of Memberships •New York State Bar Association, Commercial Leasing Section. Serves clients in White Plains, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About David Seth Handsman
- Mr. Handsman is a member of the Real Estate and Commercial Finance practice group and a member of the Corporate, Health Law group
- He brings more than 30 years of experience representing real estate developers, owners, and operators of real property in the Northeastern region of the United States
- His focus is on commercial office and retail leasing, acquisitions, divestitures, real estate financing, operating agreements and partnership agreements
- Mr. Handsman also represents both landlords and tenants, in connection with the leasing of office, retail, industrial and shopping centers
- He has been the attorney responsible for leasing over 4 million square feet of space over the last 35 years
- He regularly represents developers, owners and tenants in a broad range of real estate transactions and general corporate matters
- Mr. Handsman is an Adjunct Professor at Pace Law School teaching Real Estate Transactions and Finance
- Mr. Handsman has represented not-for-profit companies in the restructuring of real estate locations, including leasing, sales and purchases and the operation, management of their properties
- Professional Recognition and Community Involvement • Super Lawyers: 2020, 2021 and 2022 • Adjunct Professor at Pace University Elisabeth Haub School of Law
Practice Areas Explained
David Seth Handsman's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases David Seth Handsman handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in White Plains.
Business & Corporate Law in White Plains
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 White Plains
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Why Local Counsel Matters in White Plains
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 White Plains 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.
White Plains Courts and Legal Process
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in White Plains Choose David Seth Handsman
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 Seth Handsman's practice in the field of business and real estate.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
David Seth Handsman brings 41+ 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 and real estate, David Seth Handsman can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in White Plains
A White Plains-based practice means David Seth Handsman 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 Seth Handsman Handles in White Plains
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