Atty. Douglas A. Kellner
Phi Beta Kappa; Alpha Sigma Nu. Executive Director, Neighborhood Planning Council of the District of Columbia, 1974.
Cooperatives Law & More Attorney · Serving New York, NY · 48+ Years Experience
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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 Douglas A. Kellner
- 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—
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Douglas A. Kellner's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Douglas A. Kellner handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in New York.
Real Estate Law in New York
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
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Estate & Trust Litigation in New York
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Civil Rights in New York
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Landlord & Tenant in New York
Landlord-tenant attorneys for evictions, lease disputes, security deposits, and habitability claims.
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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.
New York Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a New York-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in New York Choose Douglas A. Kellner
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 Douglas A. Kellner's practice in the field of real estate, estate litigation, civil rights, and landlord/tenant.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Douglas A. Kellner brings 48+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in New York, U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York, and U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York, Douglas A. Kellner can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering real estate, estate litigation, and civil rights, Douglas A. Kellner can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in New York
A New York-based practice means Douglas A. Kellner attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
Case Types
Common Legal Issues Douglas A. Kellner Handles in New York
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