Atty. Edward Tessler
Edward Tessler is a lawyer practicing insurance, corporate / incorporation, litigation. Edward received a M.S. degree from State University of New York at Stony Brook in 1973, and has been licensed for 46 years.
Corporate & Incorporation & More Attorney · Serving New York, NY · 46+ Years Experience
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About Edward Tessler at a Glance
Edward Tessler is a Partner based in New York, New York, practicing at Dickstein Shapiro LLP. They have 46+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1980. Their practice focuses on formation, litigation, and insurance. Admitted to practice in New York (1980), U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York (1980), U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York (1980), and Florida (1981). Educated at Brooklyn Law School (J.D., 1979) and State University of New York at Stony Brook (M.S. Union, 1973). Active member of The Florida Bar New Jersey State (Member, Insurance Section) and American (Member, Litigation Section) Bar Associations. Serves clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Edward Tessler
- Edward Tessler is a lawyer practicing insurance, corporate / incorporation, litigation
- Edward received a M.S. degree from State University of New York at Stony Brook in 1973, and has been licensed for 46 years
- Edward practices at Dickstein Shapiro LLP in New York, NY
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Edward Tessler's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Edward Tessler handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in New York.
Business Formation in New York
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Civil Litigation in New York
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Insurance Law in New York
Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.
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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
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Why Clients in New York Choose Edward Tessler
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 Tessler's practice in the field of formation, litigation, and insurance.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Edward Tessler brings 46+ 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, Edward Tessler can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering formation, litigation, and insurance, Edward Tessler 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 Edward Tessler attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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