Atty. Jonathan A. Dachs
Has achieved the "Highest Preeminent" rating in Martindale-Hubbell, signifying the highest standards of legal ability, professional conduct, ethics, reliability and diligence. Selected to 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013 Super Lawyers (New York-Metro) (Appellate Practice).
Appellate Practice & More Attorney · Serving New York, NY · 42+ Years Experience
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About Jonathan A. Dachs at a Glance
Jonathan A. Dachs is a Partner based in New York, New York, practicing at Jonalthan A. Dachs, Esq./Shayne, Dachs. They have 42+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1984. Their practice focuses on car accidents, medical malpractice, wrongful death, personal injury, and employment. Admitted to practice in New York State (1984), U.S. District Court, Eastern and Southern Districts of New York (1984), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Circuit (1990). Educated at New York University School of Law (J.D., 1983) and Columbia College/Columbia University (B.A., 1980). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serves clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Jonathan A. Dachs
- Has achieved the "Highest Preeminent" rating in Martindale-Hubbell, signifying the highest standards of legal ability, professional conduct, ethics, reliability and diligence
- Selected to 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013 Super Lawyers (New York-Metro) (Appellate Practice)
- Designated one of "Long Island's Top Legal Eagles" (Personal Injury Law) by Long Island Pulse Magazine (2010, 2011, 2012, 2013)
- Joined Shayne, Dachs in 1987, after spending the initial three years after graduating NYU Law School at the distinguished New York City firm of Chadbourne & Parke
- Recipient of the Outstanding Young Lawyer Award from the New York State Trial Lawyers Association in 1995
- Featured Columnist, New York Law Journal, "Insurance Law," 1987-
- Author, "Uninsured and Underinsured Motorist Protection," 2 New Appleman New York Insurance Law (LexisNexis), Chapter 28 (and annual supplements)
- Contributor/Author: "Weitz on Automobile Litigation and The No-Fault Handbook" (NYSTLA), "Uninsured and Underinsured Motorist Law in New York," (and periodic supplements)
- Author of annual review of Uninsured/Underinsured and Supplementary Uninsured Motorist Law in The New York State Bar Journal, 1993-
- Editor-in-Chief, "New York Negligence Reporter," 1989-1992
- Frequent lecturer on such topics as Uninsured and Underinsured Motorist Insurance, Legal Writing, Civil Practice, and Appellate Practice before numerous Bar Association and professional groups
- Honored Member, Premier International Who's Who Registry of Outstanding Professional (2008-2009 edition)
- Member, Nassau Democratic Judicial Screening Committee, 1992-1998
Practice Areas Explained
Jonathan A. Dachs's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Jonathan A. Dachs handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in New York.
Car Accidents in New York
Hurt in a car crash? Car accident lawyers fight insurance companies for fair compensation — free consult, no fee unless you win.
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Medical Malpractice in New York
Medical malpractice lawyers represent patients harmed by negligent doctors, hospitals, and other providers. Free case review, no fee unless you win.
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Wrongful Death in New York
Jonathan A. Dachs is one of 30,932 wrongful death attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wrongful death attorneys in New York →
Personal Injury in New York
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.
Jonathan A. Dachs is one of 262,557 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in New York →
Employment Law in New York
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
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Jurisdictional Context
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 Jonathan A. Dachs
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 Jonathan A. Dachs's practice in the field of car accidents, medical malpractice, wrongful death, personal injury, and employment.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Jonathan A. Dachs brings 42+ 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 State, U.S. District Court, Eastern and Southern Districts of New York, and U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Circuit, Jonathan A. Dachs can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering car accidents, medical malpractice, and wrongful death, Jonathan A. Dachs 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 Jonathan A. Dachs 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 Jonathan A. Dachs Handles in New York
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