Atty. David Spencer Schwan

Atty. David Spencer Schwan

David Spencer Schwan is a lawyer practicing business planning, business formation, estate planning and 6 other areas of law. David received a B.A. degree from Hamilton College in 1988, and has been licensed for 32 years.

New City New City 32 yrs experience 32 year
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About David Spencer Schwan at a glance

David Spencer Schwan is a Member based in New City, New York, practicing at Reda & Birnbaum, LLP. They have 32+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1994. Their practice focuses on formation, trusts, estate planning, business, and real estate. Admitted to practice in New York (1994), U.S. District Court, Northern, Southern and Eastern Districts of New York and U.S. Tax Court (2000), and Connecticut (2013). Educated at Western New England College (J.D., 1993) and Hamilton College (B.A. Union, 1988). Active member of New York State Bar Association. Serands clients in New City, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • David Spencer Schwan is a lawyer practicing business planning, business formation, estate planning and 6 other areas of law
  • David received a B.A. degree from Hamilton College in 1988, and has been licensed for 32 years
  • David practices at Reda & Birnbaum, LLP in New City, NY

Practice Areas Explained

David Spencer Schwan's Areas of Practice

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

Business Formation

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Trusts

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Estate Planning & Probate

An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.

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Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

David Spencer Schwan is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in New York →

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in New York

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 City 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 andnue, 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.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about David Spencer Schwan

Where is David Spencer Schwan's law office located?
David Spencer Schwan's law practice is located in New City, New York. The firm is Reda & Birnbaum, LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does David Spencer Schwan handle?
David Spencer Schwan focuses on formation, trusts, estate planning, business, real estate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has David Spencer Schwan practiced law?
David Spencer Schwan has 32+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1994.
Where did David Spencer Schwan go to law school?
David Spencer Schwan earned their education at (J.D., 1993); (B.A. Union, 1988).
How can I contact David Spencer Schwan for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Western New England College
- 1993
B.A. Union
Hamilton College
- 1988

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1994
U.S. District Court, Northern, Southern and Eastern Districts of New York and U.S. Tax Court
Admitted: 2000
Connecticut
Admitted: 2013

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