Atty. Edward Held
Edward Held is a lawyer practicing commercial, personal injury, real estate and 3 other areas of law. Edward has been licensed for 60 years.
Commercial & More Attorney · Serving Brooklyn, NY · 60+ Years Experience
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About Edward Held at a Glance
Edward Held is a President based in Brooklyn, New York, practicing at Held Held & Held. They have 60+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1966. Their practice focuses on wills, contracts, personal injury, business, and real estate. Admitted to practice in New York (1966), U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York (1968), U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York (1968), and U.S. Supreme Court (1976). Educated at New York Law School (J.D., 1966). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Brooklyn, Nassau County and New York State Bar Associations New York State Trial Lawyers Association American Arbitration Association. Serves clients in Brooklyn, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Edward Held
- Edward Held is a lawyer practicing commercial, personal injury, real estate and 3 other areas of law
- Edward has been licensed for 60 years
- Edward practices at Held Held & Held in Brooklyn, NY
Practice Areas Explained
Edward Held's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Edward Held handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Brooklyn.
Wills in Brooklyn
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Contracts in Brooklyn
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Personal Injury in Brooklyn
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.
Edward Held is one of 262,557 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in New York →
Business & Corporate Law in Brooklyn
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Edward Held is one of 497,491 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in New York →
Real Estate Law in Brooklyn
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
Edward Held is one of 313,729 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in New York →
Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Brooklyn
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 Brooklyn 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.
Brooklyn Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Brooklyn-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 Brooklyn Choose Edward Held
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 Edward Held's practice in the field of wills, contracts, personal injury, business, and real estate.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Edward Held brings 60+ 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, Eastern District of New York, and U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York, Edward Held can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering wills, contracts, and personal injury, Edward Held can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Brooklyn
A Brooklyn-based practice means Edward Held 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 Edward Held Handles in Brooklyn
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This list is illustrative, not exhaustive. Contact Edward Held directly to discuss the specifics of your situation.
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