Atty. Leonard B. Chipkin
Len is a seasoned trial attorney with 38 years of experience focusing on wide range of personal injury cases, including auto accidents, slip, trip and falls, construction accidents under New York labor law, products liability, medical malpractice, dog bites, and motorcycle incidents. He has extensive experience in all New York courts, as well as Federal courts throughout the State of New York.
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Leonard B. Chipkin is a Special Counsel based in Melville, New York, practicing at Marshall Dennehey. They have 39+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1987. Their practice focuses on employment and product liability. Educated at Albany Law School (J.D., 1986) and State University of New York at Potsdam (B.A., 1983). Serves clients in Melville, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Len is a seasoned trial attorney with 38 years of experience focusing on wide range of personal injury cases, including auto accidents, slip, trip and falls, construction accidents under New York labor law, products liability, medical malpractice, dog bites, and motorcycle incidents
- He has extensive experience in all New York courts, as well as Federal courts throughout the State of New York
- His deep understanding of the legal landscape and attention to detail ensure that each case is handled with the utmost professionalism and dedication
- Prior to joining the firm, Len played a pivotal role at his previous practice
- He was responsible for overseeing settlement negotiations and devising litigation strategies for all cases handled by the firm
- His skills as a litigator are complemented by his proficiency in writing appellate briefs and delivering compelling oral arguments before appellate courts
- Len’s commitment to his clients has earned him a reputation as a formidable advocate in the courtroom
- His extensive experience and legal acumen make him a trusted advisor and tenacious litigator, dedicated to achieving the best possible outcomes for his clients
- Len received his juris doctor from Albany Law School – Union College and a B.A. in Political Science and History from Potsdam College for Arts and Science
- He is admitted to practice in the state of New York
- Year Joined 2024
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Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Leonard B. Chipkin handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
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 Melville 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.
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