Atty. Douglas A. Kellner

Atty. Douglas A. Kellner

Phi Beta Kappa; Alpha Sigma Nu. Executive Director, Neighborhood Planning Council of the District of Columbia, 1974.

New York New York 48 Years Experience 48 year
Call (332) 252-0015

Profile Summary

About Douglas A. Kellner at a glance

Douglas A. Kellner is a Partner based in New York, New York, practicing at Kellner Herlihy Getty And Friedman Llp. They have 48+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1978. Their practice focuses on real estate, estate litigation, civil rights, and landlord/tenant. Admitted to practice in New York (1978), U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York (1978), and U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York (1978). Educated at Columbia University (J.D., 1977) and Georgetown University (B.S.E.S. Georgetown, 1973). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serves clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Phi Beta Kappa
  • Alpha Sigma Nu
  • Executive Director, Neighborhood Planning Council of the District of Columbia, 1974
  • President, The Columbia Institute of Human Rights, 1975-1977
  • Chairman of the Board, Community Renaissance Corporation, 1977—

Practice Areas Explained

Douglas A. Kellner's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Douglas A. Kellner handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Real Estate Law

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

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Estate & Trust Litigation

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Civil Rights

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Landlord & Tenant

Landlord-tenant attorneys for evictions, lease disputes, security deposits, and habitability claims.

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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 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.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Douglas A. Kellner

Where is Douglas A. Kellner's law office located?
Douglas A. Kellner's law practice is located in New York, New York. The firm is Kellner Herlihy Getty And Friedman Llp. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Douglas A. Kellner handle?
Douglas A. Kellner focuses on real estate, estate litigation, civil rights, landlord/tenant. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has Douglas A. Kellner practiced law?
Douglas A. Kellner has 48+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1978.
Where did Douglas A. Kellner go to law school?
Douglas A. Kellner earned their education at (J.D., 1977); (B.S.E.S. Georgetown, 1973).
How can I contact Douglas A. Kellner for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Douglas A. Kellner received?
Douglas A. Kellner's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Columbia University
- 1977
B.S.E.S. Georgetown
Georgetown University
- 1973

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1978
U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York
Admitted: 1978
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York
Admitted: 1978

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