Atty. Jeffrey D. Present
Jeffrey D. Present is a lawyer practicing appellate, general liability, insurance coverage and 4 other areas of law.
Appellate & More Attorney · Serving Garden City, NY · 38+ Years Experience
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About Jeffrey D. Present at a Glance
Jeffrey D. Present is a Partner based in Garden City, New York, practicing at Hall Booth Smith, P.C.. They have 38+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1988. Their practice focuses on personal injury, slip & fall, government, insurance, and appellate. Admitted to practice in New York (1988), U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York (1988), and U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York (1988). Educated at Pace University School of Law (J.D., 1987) and Queens College of the City University of New York (B.A., 1984). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Memberships •New York State Bar Association: Member •Nassau-Suffolk Trial Lawyers Association: Director, 2009-2021 Vice Chair, 2019-2021 •Arbitration Forums Inc and New York City and Long Island Arbitration Panels: Arbitrator, 2001-2015. Serves clients in Garden City, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Jeffrey D. Present
- Jeffrey D. Present is a lawyer practicing appellate, general liability, insurance coverage and 4 other areas of law
- Jeffrey received a B.A. degree from Queens College of the City University of New York in 1984, and has been licensed for 38 years
- Jeffrey practices at Hall Booth Smith, P.C. in Garden City, NY
Practice Areas Explained
Jeffrey D. Present's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Jeffrey D. Present handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Garden City.
Personal Injury in Garden City
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.
Jeffrey D. Present is one of 262,557 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in New York →
Slip & Fall / Premises Liability in Garden City
Jeffrey D. Present is one of 29,187 slip & fall attorneys indexed nationally. Browse slip & fall attorneys in New York →
Government & Administrative Law in Garden City
Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.
Jeffrey D. Present is one of 131,162 government attorneys indexed nationally. Browse government attorneys in New York →
Insurance Law in Garden City
Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.
Jeffrey D. Present is one of 120,903 insurance attorneys indexed nationally. Browse insurance attorneys in New York →
Appellate Practice in Garden City
Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.
Jeffrey D. Present is one of 85,572 appellate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse appellate attorneys in New York →
Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Garden City
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 Garden City 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.
Garden City Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Garden City-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 Garden City Choose Jeffrey D. Present
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 Jeffrey D. Present's practice in the field of personal injury, slip & fall, government, insurance, and appellate.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Jeffrey D. Present brings 38+ 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, Jeffrey D. Present can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering personal injury, slip & fall, and government, Jeffrey D. Present can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Garden City
A Garden City-based practice means Jeffrey D. Present 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 Jeffrey D. Present Handles in Garden City
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