Atty. Malcolm Davis Johnson
Malcolm Davis Johnson is a lawyer practicing real estate, construction & development, financial markets and services and 2 other areas of law. Malcolm received a B.S.E. degree from Princeton University in 1966, and has been licensed for 53 years.
Construction / Development & More Attorney · Serving New York, NY · 53+ Years Experience
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About Malcolm Davis Johnson at a Glance
Malcolm Davis Johnson is a Member based in New York, New York, practicing at Kurzman Karelsen & Frank, LLP. They have 53+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1973. Their practice focuses on real estate and zoning. Admitted to practice in Connecticut (1973) and New York (1975). Educated at Duke University (J.D., 1973) and Princeton University (B.S.E., 1966). Active member of The Association of the Bar of the City of New York (Member, Real Property Law Committee, 1994-1996 Land Use Planning and Zoning Committee, 1994-1997) New York State and Connecticut Bar Associations. Serves clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Malcolm Davis Johnson
- Malcolm Davis Johnson is a lawyer practicing real estate, construction & development, financial markets and services and 2 other areas of law
- Malcolm received a B.S.E. degree from Princeton University in 1966, and has been licensed for 53 years
- Malcolm practices at Kurzman Karelsen & Frank, LLP in New York, NY
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Malcolm Davis Johnson's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Malcolm Davis Johnson handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in New York.
Real Estate Law in New York
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
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Land Use & Zoning in New York
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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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Professional Profile
Why Clients in New York Choose Malcolm Davis Johnson
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 Malcolm Davis Johnson's practice in the field of real estate and zoning.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Malcolm Davis Johnson brings 53+ 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 Connecticut and New York, Malcolm Davis Johnson can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering real estate and zoning, Malcolm Davis Johnson 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 Malcolm Davis Johnson 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 Malcolm Davis Johnson Handles in New York
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