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David S Lafferty
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Biography
David S. Lafferty concentrates in the areas of commercial litigation and real estate transactions and development. Prior to establishing his own practice, he was associated with a Hackensack insurance defense and coverage firm where he gained extensive courtroom experience, including jury trials.
Mr. Lafferty was admitted to practice before the State and Federal Courts in New Jersey in 1991. He graduated from Villanova University in 1988 with a B.S. in Finance and earned his J.D. from Pace Law School in 1991, where he was a member of the Pace Environmental Law Review. Following law school, Mr. Lafferty was a law clerk to the Hon. James T. Murphy, J.S.C. of the Superior Court of New Jersey, Bergen County.
David S. Lafferty previously served as Municipal Court Judge for the Boruoghs of Paramus (2005-13), Fair Lawn (2006-2012) and Ridgefield (2013-2016). Previously he served as Municipal Prosecutor for the Boroughs of New Milford, Saddle Brook, North Arlington and Paramus, and the attorney for the Ridgefield Zoning Board of Adjustment.
In 2005, he was appointed by the New Jersey Supreme Court to the District IIA (Bergen County North) Ethics Committee, and served as Chair during the 2008-2009 term.
201 Magazine included Mr. Lafferty among "Bergen's Top Lawyers" in its 2013 issue.
Mr. Lafferty has served as court-appointed attorney in guardianship proceedings on numerous occasions and has been appointed as Condemnation Commissioner as part of eminent domain proceedings.
As a life-long resident of Bergen County, David S. Lafferty is active in many civic and community organizations and causes.
Practice Areas
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Licensed in New Jersey for 33 years
State: New Jersey
Acquired: 1991
No misconduct found
Licensed in Illinois for 30 years
State: Illinois
Acquired: 1995
No misconduct found
Location
Huntington Bailey, LLP
373 Kinderkamack Road, Westwood, NJ, 07645
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David S Lafferty's Reviews
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Posted by Sean | November 30, 2012
Not your typical Attorney
When most people hear that they need an attorney, I believe they tend to feel sick! Not only for their needfor one, but, because they fear having to deal with someone that is in a profession that has one the the most disliked reputations of all. I have had the fortune or mis-fortune to have delt wit...
Posted by Brian J Cho | July 27, 2010
Professional & Trustful
I have worked on several Commercial and Personal Injury cases. And always get professional response in timely manner.
David S Lafferty's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer. David is very knowledgeable and well respected in the legal community. I have recommended David to handle many legal matters including real estate and commercial litigation. He goes the extra mile for his clients."
"I endorse this lawyer."
Morton Covitz
Ethics and professional responsibility lawyer
Experience
Work Experience
2006 - Present
Judge, Fair Lawn Municipal Court
2005 - Present
Judge, Paramus Municipal Court
1991 - 1992
Law clerk to the Hon. James T. Murphy, J.S.C., Superior Court of New Jersey, Bergen County
Associations
2008 - 2009
District IIA Ethics CommitteeChair
Education
1988
Villanova University
BS - Bachelor of Science
Languages
Spanish