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I utilize my combined 10 years of attorney and paralegal experience to provide quality legal representation in a diverse range of areas including real estate, intellectual property and business start-up/support. I assist clients in connection with matters such as commercial and residential real estate purchase and sale, condo/co-op conversion, contracts and negotiations, company formation, music publishing rights administration, landlord-tenant disputes, trust and estates matters, collection matters and both state and Federal litigation matters. I represent clients in wide-ranging industries such as music, visual and fine arts, real estate, and restaurants and other factions of the hospitality/service industry.
I earned a specialization certificate in Intellectual Property at Brooklyn Law School, and I am well versed in all matters involving intellectual property issues, including trademark and copyright registration and rights enforcement, intellectual property agreements and intellectual property litigation.
My philosophy regarding legal representation is to focus on the client and to represent the client in all legal matters flowing from the client’s needs. This allows me to act as a true counselor and trusted advisor to my clients, and makes the client the “specialty” rather than the practice area.
On a personal note, I am a lifelong New Yorker, as well as a dedicated husband and father to my wife, two wonderful children and three dogs. In my spare time I am a fisherman, a boxer and an unrepentant rock musician.
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Acquired: 2014
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1731 East 53rd Street, Brooklyn, NY, 11234
33 Client Reviews
Showing 1 - 5 of 11 reviews | Responsiveness
Posted by anonymous | September 05, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Contracts & Agreements
Outstanding service
David was always very responsive and always on my side throught the transaction.
Posted by Suzanne | February 11, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Real Deal and Super Smart!!
Dave has been a wonderful part of my home buy out process. This was a very difficult time for me, as it was due to a divorce. Dave was ALWAYS reachable. He never made me feel ridiculous with my questions. He is not only an outstanding real estate attorney he is also a real human being that is will...
Posted by Daniel | December 11, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Real Estate
Best attorney ive worked with
I've been using David as my Real Estate attorney for years now he is the best. Responds right away, and gives the best advice. i recommend him to everyone.
Posted by Christos | March 29, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Real Estate
Highly Recommend
I hired David for a property I was purchasing. From the start, he was available anytime I had a question or needed advice. All the paperwork and arrangements for my closing were done quickly and without complications. I highly recommend him to anyone who needs an attorney.
Posted by Jennifer | February 11, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Landlord & Tenant
Very disappointed
I hired this attorney to represent me between a landlord tenant case. before I hired him we spoke on the phone and I had emailed some documents over with text and photos explaining in-depth what was going on and what I wanted out of the case. David agreed that I was on track and thought that we had a...
I am sorry that our legal representation relationship did not work out. I believe that the information provided was reviewed in a timely fashion, and a strong Complaint was drafted for potential litigation. However as additional evidence was provided, and as the potential defendant responded with counterclaims, it became apparent that the facts of the case were not as clear-cut as initially thought, and that the matter would be far more complex than initially intended. Ultimately I decided that you would be better represented by another attorney more specifically suited to the complexity of the matter, especially in light of the counterclaims seeking substantial amounts. I believe that this was expressed to you several times, but I apologize if those communications were unclear.
"I have had the pleasure of working with David on several matters over the past few years. David is a phenomenal, committed attorney who takes the time to give every matter the same attention to detail and zealous advocacy, no matter how big or small. he has demonstrated both the skill and experience necessary to handle a broad range of matters for his commercial and real estate clients, and treats every client as a priority. In my experience working with David, we've collaborated on numerous issues for small businesses, and the experience and knowledge he brought to the table were invaluable. I would recommend David to anyone looking for an attorney."
"David Gerard is a highly experienced and impressive attorney who gets excellent results for his clients quickly and effectively. Everyone at Gerard Law Firm is a pleasure to work with and I highly recommend the Gerard Law Firm."
"Dave is an intelligent and hardworking attorney with whom I have had the pleasure of working with both on the opposite side of the table as well as on the same side."
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2015 - Present
Owner, Law Offices of David J. Gerard, PLLC
2014 - 2015
Attorney, Elston Gentlesk Law Studio LLC
2012 - Present
New York State Bar AssociationMember
2012 - Present
New York City Bar AssociationMember
2013
JD - Juris Doctor
2000
BA - Bachelor of Arts
1996
English