Atty. Shaya Gitelis
Shaya Gitelis is a lawyer practicing real estate, personal injury. Shaya received a B.A. degree from City College of the City University of New York in 1982, and has been licensed for 29 years.
Personal Injury & More Attorney · Serving Brooklyn, NY · 29+ Years Experience
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About Shaya Gitelis at a Glance
Shaya Gitelis is a personal injury and real estate attorney based in Brooklyn, New York. They have 29+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1997. Admitted to practice in New York (1997). Educated at Brooklyn Law School (J.D., 1996) and City College of the City University of New York (B.A., 1982). Serves clients in Brooklyn, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Shaya Gitelis
- Shaya Gitelis is a lawyer practicing real estate, personal injury
- Shaya received a B.A. degree from City College of the City University of New York in 1982, and has been licensed for 29 years
- Shaya practices in Brooklyn, NY
Practice Areas Explained
Shaya Gitelis's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Shaya Gitelis handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Brooklyn.
Personal Injury in Brooklyn
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.
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Real Estate Law in Brooklyn
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Brooklyn
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 Brooklyn 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.
Brooklyn Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Brooklyn-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 Brooklyn Choose Shaya Gitelis
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 Shaya Gitelis's practice in the field of personal injury and real estate.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Shaya Gitelis brings 29+ 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 personal injury and real estate, Shaya Gitelis can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Brooklyn
A Brooklyn-based practice means Shaya Gitelis 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 Shaya Gitelis Handles in Brooklyn
Below is a representative sample of the types of matters Shaya Gitelis has experience with under New York law. If your situation involves one of these case categories, this attorney may be well positioned to help you understand your options.
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