Atty. Howard Mark Daffner
Howard Mark Daffner is a lawyer practicing bankruptcy & debt, commercial, construction & development and 1 other area of law. Howard received a B.A. degree from Union College - Schenectady, NY, and has been licensed for 60 years.
Bankruptcy & Debt & More Attorney · Serving Albany, NY · 60+ Years Experience
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About Howard Mark Daffner at a Glance
Howard Mark Daffner is a business, real estate, and bankruptcy attorney based in Albany, New York. They have 60+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1966. Admitted to practice in New York (1966). Educated at New York University (LL.B., 1965) and Union College - Schenectady, NY B.A. (—). Serves clients in Albany, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Howard Mark Daffner
- Howard Mark Daffner is a lawyer practicing bankruptcy & debt, commercial, construction & development and 1 other area of law
- Howard received a B.A. degree from Union College - Schenectady, NY, and has been licensed for 60 years
- Howard practices in Albany, NY
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Howard Mark Daffner's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Howard Mark Daffner handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Albany.
Business & Corporate Law in Albany
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Real Estate Law in Albany
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
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Bankruptcy & Debt in Albany
A bankruptcy attorney can help you eliminate debt, stop creditor harassment, and protect your home through Chapter 7 or Chapter 13.
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Albany
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 Albany 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.
Albany Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Albany-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 Albany Choose Howard Mark Daffner
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 Howard Mark Daffner's practice in the field of business, real estate, and bankruptcy.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Howard Mark Daffner 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.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering business, real estate, and bankruptcy, Howard Mark Daffner can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Albany
A Albany-based practice means Howard Mark Daffner 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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Common Legal Issues Howard Mark Daffner Handles in Albany
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