Atty. David Stuart Kates

Atty. David Stuart Kates

David Stuart Kates is a lawyer practicing litigation, medical malpractice, personal injury. David received a B.A. degree from Lehigh University in 1991, and has been licensed for 30 years.

Woodside Woodside 30 Years Experience 30 year
Call (332) 209-5370

Profile Summary

About David Stuart Kates at a glance

David Stuart Kates is a medical malpractice, personal injury, and litigation attorney based in Woodside, New York. They have 30+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1996. Admitted to practice in New York (1996), U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York (1996), and U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York (1996). Educated at Widener University (J.D., 1995) and Lehigh University (B.A., 1991). Serves clients in Woodside, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • David Stuart Kates is a lawyer practicing litigation, medical malpractice, personal injury
  • David received a B.A. degree from Lehigh University in 1991, and has been licensed for 30 years
  • David practices in Woodside, NY

Practice Areas Explained

David Stuart Kates's Areas of Practice

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

Medical Malpractice

Medical malpractice lawyers represent patients harmed by negligent doctors, hospitals, and other providers. Free case review, no fee unless you win.

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Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

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Civil Litigation

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David Stuart Kates is one of 409,070 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in New York →

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 Woodside 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.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about David Stuart Kates

Where is David Stuart Kates's law office located?
David Stuart Kates's law practice is located in Woodside, New York. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does David Stuart Kates handle?
David Stuart Kates focuses on medical malpractice, personal injury, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has David Stuart Kates practiced law?
David Stuart Kates has 30+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1996.
Where did David Stuart Kates go to law school?
David Stuart Kates earned their education at (J.D., 1995); (B.A., 1991).
How can I contact David Stuart Kates for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Widener University
- 1995
B.A.
Lehigh University
- 1991

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1996
U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York
Admitted: 1996
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York
Admitted: 1996

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