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David A. Kapelman

Personal injury Attorney at New York, NY

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  • Licensed for 46 years
    State NY
    Acquired 1977
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  1. Personal injury
    45%
    David A. Kapelman is a Personal Injury lawyer who is a dedicated advocate for clients in New York injured by someone else’s negligence, carelessness or wrongful conduct. Mr. Kapelman represents clients in cases involving construction accidents, lead paint poisoning, premises liability including assaults and sexual assaults, slip-and-falls, dog bites, medical malpractice, birth injuries, product liability, vehicle rollovers, car and automobile accidents, injuries caused by defective equipments.

    39 years

  2. Car accident
    25%

  3. Slip and fall accident
    25%
    With more than three decades of experience, David A. Kapelman has helped victims of slip and fall accidents pursue the full compensation they deserve when they suffer injuries from slipping, tripping, or falling on unsafe property. The slip and fall injury attorneys at Law Offices of David A. Kapelman prepare each case with meticulous detail. We have handled hundreds of slip and fall lawsuits and have recovered millions of dollars for victims of slip and fall accidents.

    39 years

  4. Wrongful death
    5%
    Accidents and situations that cause injuries can also potentially cause deaths. When a death occurs in these types of situations, the resulting lawsuit is deemed a “wrongful death” lawsuit. Taking action against the negligent party cannot bring your loved one back, but it can help begin the healing process and may get you the compensation that you deserve for your loss. If someone is killed as a result of the negligence of another person, Call David A. Kapelman P.C. for a free consultation.

    39 years

David A. Kapelman is a New York personal injury lawyer who represents clients injured by others’ negligence or wrongful conduct.  Mr. Kapelman represents clients in cases involving all kinds of injuries, including construction accidents, lead paint poisoning, medical malpractice, birth injuries, premises liability actions including assault cases and sexual assaults, slip-and-falls, dog bites, product liability, injuries caused by defective equipment and other defective products, vehicle rollovers, car and automobile accidents, and any other personal injuries or accidents that result in serious injury or death.

 

Mr. Kapelman represents clients in state and federal court cases, on the trial level and in appeals.  He is admitted to practice in all of the state courts of the State of New York, the U.S. District Courts for the Southern and Eastern Districts of New York, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit and the U.S. Supreme Court.

 

A native New Yorker, Mr. Kapelman is a graduate of the Bronx High School of Science and Cornell University.  He received his law degree from Fordham University in 1976 and spent three-and-a-half years as a trial attorney for a federal government agency before starting his practice in 1980.

 

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Law Offices of David A. Kapelman, P.C.
3 West 35th Street
New York, NY, 10001

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AVVO RATING 10.0 (Superb)

Work Experience

  • Founder | Personal Injury Lawyer
  • Law Offices of David A. Kapelman, P.C.
  • 1980 - Present
  • Attorney
  • National Labor Relations Board
  • 1977 - 1980
  • Clerk
  • National Labor Relations Board
  • 1976 - 1976

Education

  • Fordham University School of Law
  • JD - Juris Doctor
  • 1976
  • Cornell University
  • BS - Bachelor of Science
  • 1973

Associations

  • Bronx Bar Association
  • Judiciary Committee
  • 2013 - Present
  • Bronx County Bar Association
  • Member
  • 1984 - Present
  • New York State Bar Association
  • Member
  • 1980 - Present
  • Association of the Bar of the City of New York, Committee on Tort Litigation
  • Member
  • 1980 - 2015
  • New York County Lawyers' Association
  • Member
  • 1980 - 2014
  • New York State Trial Lawyers Association
  • Member
  • 1980 - 2015
  • Association of Trial Lawyers of America
  • Member
  • 1980 - 2010
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Languages Spoken

  • English
  • Spanish

Honors and Awards

  • AV Preeminent Rated
  • Martindale-Hubbell
  • 2022
  • AV Preeminent Rated
  • Martindale-Hubbell
  • 2021
  • AV Preeminent Rated
  • Martindale-Hubbell
  • 2016
  • Best Lawyers in New York
  • New York Magazine
  • 2016
  • Top Rated NYC Personal Injury Lawyer
  • Legal Leaders
  • 2015
  • Legal Leaders Top Rated Lawyers
  • Martindale-Hubbell
  • 2015
  • Top Rated New York Area Lawyers
  • New York Magazine
  • 2015
  • Medical Malpractice Top Rated Lawyer
  • Martindale-Hubbell
  • 2015
  • New York Area's Top Rated Lawyers
  • Legal Leaders
  • 2015
  • AV Preeminent Rated
  • Martindale-Hubbell
  • 2014
  • Top Rated NYC Personal Injury Lawyer
  • Legal Leaders
  • 2014
  • Top Rated New York Area Lawyers
  • New York Magazine
  • 2014
  • Top Rated NYC Personal Injury Lawyer
  • Legal Leades
  • 2013
  • AV Preeminent Rated
  • Martindale-Hubbell
  • 2013
  • Top Rated New York Area Lawyers
  • New York Magazine
  • 2013
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Publications

  • Hermitage Insurance Company, Plaintiff v. Beer-Bros, Inc. of NYC, Shawn Morgan, Mark Petrisch and Catiana Mourino, Defendants, 113684/10
  • New York Law Journal
  • 2015
  • Judge Clears Insurer From Defending Bar in Negligence Suit
  • New York Law Journal
  • 2015

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Personal injury Attorney | Nov 03
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"David is committed to his relationships with his clients. David and I recently attended an event that finished after 8 pm. At the conclusion of the event, David checked his cell phone and saw that a client had called during the event. Unlike most lawyers, David called her back and treated her with warmth and respect. David is the most empathetic personal injury attorney I have ever met. David has won several seven figure judgments for his clients. He is a hero to his clients. I can't recommend him enough. He takes his clients serious personal injuries seriously."
Personal injury Attorney | Apr 01
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I gladly endorse this lawyer. David is the lawyer's lawyer of personal injury attorneys. He is highly regarded in the community of attorneys and judges. He goes far and above the call of duty for his clients, regularly winning multi-million dollar awards for them. If you want the best and most experienced personal injury lawyer, contact David Kapelman."
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New York Personal injury Lawyer David A. Kapelman
David A. Kapelman
Personal injury Attorney
New York, NY
Licensed for 46 years