Atty. Stephen Ungar
Stephen Ungar is a lawyer practicing insurance coverage. Stephen received a B.A. degree from New York University in 1984, and has been licensed for 38 years.
Insurance Coverage Attorney · Serving New York, NY · 38+ Years Experience
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About Stephen Ungar at a Glance
Stephen Ungar is a Member based in New York, New York, practicing at Stephen Ungar. They have 38+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1988. Their practice focuses on insurance. Admitted to practice in New York (1988) and U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York (1989). Educated at George Washington University (J.D., 1987) and New York University (B.A., 1984). Active member of New York County Lawyers Association. Serves clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Stephen Ungar
- Stephen Ungar is a lawyer practicing insurance coverage
- Stephen received a B.A. degree from New York University in 1984, and has been licensed for 38 years
- Stephen practices at Stephen Ungar in New York, NY
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Insurance Law in New York
Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.
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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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Why Clients in New York Choose Stephen Ungar
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 Stephen Ungar's practice in the field of insurance.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Stephen Ungar 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 and U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York, Stephen Ungar can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Focused Insurance Practice
Concentrating on insurance means Stephen Ungar's knowledge of relevant statutes, case law, and procedural nuances stays current — unlike generalist practices that spread attention across unrelated fields.
Local Presence in New York
A New York-based practice means Stephen Ungar 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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