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also known as Law Offices of David J. Hernandez
Mr. Hernandez graduated in 1986 from New York University School of Law. He is also a graudate of Fordham University. He is admitted to practice before the Supreme Court of the United States of America and courts in New York and New Jersey.
Among his professional accomplishments, Mr. Hernandez served as the 50th president of the Puerto Rican Bar Association and served on the New York Hispanic Bar Task Force on the Judicial Selection Committee and the New York State Conference of Bar Leaders. He was selected to New York Super Lawyers in 2007, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, and 2014.
Currently, Mr. Hernandez serves as a member of the Committee on Character and Fitness for the Second Department, Advisory Committee on Civil Practice to the Chief Administration Judge, NYSBA House of Delegates, and Grievance Committee of the Brooklyn Bar Association.
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Acquired: 1988
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Acquired: 1987
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26 Court Street, Suite 2707, Brooklyn, NY, 11242-1127
234 Union Avenue, Brooklyn, NY, 11211
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Posted by Sonia | May 02, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury
Thank you!
I am very ecstatic on the positive outcome of my case with the Law Offices of David Hernandez and Associates. Mr. Hernandez was very assertive, professional, compassionate, and respectful. I was especially impressed with the handling of a large majority of the paperwork that was handled online, that ...
Posted by Roy Cardwood | April 02, 2021 | Hired Attorney
Brave Heart Attorney David Hernandez
When it comes to legal representation I felt as if general knowledge was not enough! I needed someone that had the experience, knowledge and heart to take on the wolves that prey on those not represented in the legal system by a knowledgeable attorney! David Hernandez is more than qualified, he bec...
Posted by Miriam | November 04, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury
Highly Recommended
I have worked with David Hernandez and his team, and they are unquestionably a top notch firm, demonstrating true knowledge in the personal injury space, with an eagle eye for detail. Their attentiveness and care for their clients is unmatched. They are an absolute pleasure to work with, and I woul...
Posted by Angela Velasquez | September 07, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
We all make mistakes, but most of us don't mess with peoples lives when we do so - THIS MAN HAD NO REGARD FOR ME AS A CLIENT
WARNING I feel it is my civic responsibility (and 1st amendment right) to share MY experience as a WARNING to my FELLOW CITIZENS so they DO NOT suffer, as I have, FINANCIAL LOSSES & EMOTIONAL DISTRESS at the of the law office of David J. Hernandez! Since June of 2015 I have been represented ...
Posted by Felicia | November 04, 2014 | Lawsuits & Disputes
Life Saver!
David is a great lawyer! I had a previous lawyer on my case that wasn't trust worthy. My mom introduced me to David to take over my case, and its the best decision I've made! I'm young and this is my first case, so I didn't want to feel like I was being taken advantage of. He was very welcoming, and...
"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Hernandez is result oriented and reliable. He is very knowledgeable of the law and goes the extra mile for his clients."
"Litigators seek Mr. Hernandez when they face complicated legal issues. His’ dynamic approach to complicated legal matters and decades of experience in the New York legal system has earned him the respect of clients, litigators and adjudicators alike. His skills as litigator are only rivaled by his quality as a person."
"Mr. Hernandez is a very exceptional litigator, thorough, and with keen insight. He is a competent, responsible person who takes his work seriously and aims to find a practical solution to the issue at hand. I worked for Mr. Hernandez several years ago and the experience was very rewarding. After leaving his office, I have had the great pleasure of working with him on several matters. He is very passionate about the law and is willing to take on challenging matters to help his clients."
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2014
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2012
Distinguished Service Award, The Judicial Friends, Rivers Tony & Watson 31st Anniversary Celebration Honoring "Leaders in Law"
2007
Brooklyn is Back, Kings County Democratic County Committee
2007
Proclamation, Marty Markowitz
2007
Proclamation, Michael R. Bloomberg
2007
Outstanding Citizen and President of the PRBA, New York State Assembly
2005
2005-Puerto Rican Heritage Award, National Puerto Rican Day Parage, Inc.
2005
Cita de Merito, Honorable Joel Rivera, Lider de law Mayoria
1987 - Present
Owner, Law Office of David J. Hernandez & Associates
2013 - Present
National Trial Lawyers AssociationMember
2012 - Present
Brooklyn Bar AssociationTrustee
2008 - Present
Committee on Character and Fitness for the Second DepartmentMember
2008 - Present
Advisory Committee on Civil Practice to the Chief Administrative JudgeMember
2007 - Present
Judicial Screening Committee for the Democratic Party in and for Kings County and the Second Judicial DistrictMember
2006 - Present
Million Dollar Advocates Forum the Top Trial Lawyers in AmericaLife Member
2004 - Present
Grievance Committee, Brooklyn Bar AssociationMember
2000 - Present
New York State Trial Lawyers AssociationMember
1998 - Present
American Prepaid Institute of the American Bar AssociationConference Committee Member and Speaker
1986 - Present
New York State Bar AssociationMember
1986 - Present
Puerto Rican Bar AssociationMember
1986 - Present
New York County Lawyers' AssociationMember
1986 - Present
Brooklyn Bar AssociationMember
Member
General Counsel
2012 - 2012
NYSBA Non-Lawyer Ownership PanelMember
2012 - 2012
New York State Bar Association, General Practice SectionChairman of the Diversity Committee
2010 - 2014
Super LawyerMember
2009 - 2009
New York State Bar Association House of DelegatesPresidential Diversity Appointment
2008 - 2009
Puerto Rican Bar AssociationPresident
2007 - 2008
Puerto Rican Bar AssociationPresident-Elect
2006 - 2007
New York State Conference of Bar LeadersExecutive Council
2005 - 2005
Hispanic National Bar AssociationMember
2004 - 2008
Boy Scout Troop 26Merit Badge Counselor
2001 - 2002
Hispanic Young People's AlternativeBoard Member
1999 - 2000
Latino Civic Association, General CounselSpeaker on Local Access Cable Television Program
1999 - 2004
Latino Civic Association, General CounselChairperson Finance Committee
1995 - 2004
Latino Civic Association, General CounselChair Person for Economic Development Committee
Overcome possible claims of equitable estoppel.
Structured payout with guaranteed payment of $5,600,000.00 over 30 years with expected benefits in excess of $10,000,000.00, for sole infant heir on settlement of $2,400,000.00 for death of a 37 year old Security guard.
$1,800,000.00 verdict for negligent maintenance of traffic control device with 80% liability against municipality.
$330,000.00 settlement from landlord for dog bite from uninsured tenant's pit bull.
$265,000.00 settlement on behalf of 73 year old retired church board member where defendant argued client was walking as a volunteer.
Favorable settlement at trial on behalf of homeowner sued by construction contractor for non-payment for service and material valued in excess of three times the settlement amount; vacate default judgment 21 months after entry.
Numerous cases compelling insurance companies to defend and indemnify insured clients in accordance with premises and automobile policy terms and provisions.
Affirmed judgment in favor of defendant/respondent in ejectment action on counterclaim for adverse possession where client put possession under fraudulent contract of sale and subject to eviction proceedings before satisfying requisite ten year term
Multinational Corproation's million dollar plus claim against individual resulting in preventing summary judgment after client and extremely favorable settlement for client.
Case dismissed on summary judgment after completion of extensive discovery.
Successfully had father succeed as guardian when it was presented to the Court that mother had institutionalized disabled child without permission yet was still collecting monthly incomef or her support.
Successfully defended client- father in an order to protection matter.
Plaintiff closed on contract and is in possession.
Successfully litigated issue of Paternity and DNA of respondent who signed acknowledgement of paternity 12 years prior.
Order was upheld.
Vacated registration of out state support order that was improperly served upon client- father for children that had been emancipated for over 10 years.
After several days of trial, negotiated a favorable settlement as to educational expenses and waiver of arrears.
Successfully negotiated terms of visitation where mother refused to allow client- father any access to the children.
Successfully litigated grandparent custody petitions in two separate acrimonious proceedings (Queens and Kings County) where father was manipulative and emotionally abusive to his custodial daughters.
In subsequent litigation between the parties regarding visitation of surviving child, negotiated a settlement in keeping with client- father's concern of surviving child's emotional needs.
Negotiated terms to remove ex-wife from husband's property after failed attempts to overturn the previous stipulations of settlements.
Negotiated new terms of prenuptial agreement during divorce proceeding resulting in a substantial increase in amount client- wife received.
Vacated a default after client's prior attorney failed to appear at trial. Negotiated settlement and division of martial residence that wife attempted to sell and keep proceeds to herself because the house was solely in her name.
Negotiated divorce settlement as issues of wife's educational expenses, custody, child support and equitable distribution.
Vacate judgment of sale after drop of the hammer, case dismissed, defended second case and settled on favorable terms to client.
1986
JD - Juris Doctor
1980
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2007
Diversity in Law, Scholarship Awards, Law School Financing
2014
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2012
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