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David A Bythewood

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  • Mineola, NY
  • Licensed for 37 years
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David A. Bythewood holds a Juris Doctor degree from the Hofstra University School of Law and is a trial and transactional lawyer with more than twenty-six (26) years of experience. That experience is in criminal defense, civil litigation and trials, and negotiating all forms of transactions in jurisdictions around the world, and more. In addition, at the Hofstra University School of Law, he teaches both law students and lawyers the art of trial others practice.

Personally, David A. Bythewood is admitted to practice law in New York, Washington, D.C. and a number of federal courts including the United States Supreme Court. But, when needed, permission to handle matters in other jurisdictions is arranged. Matters have been handled in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Maryland, California and Massachusetts and he has been lead counsel for matters in the Bahamas and Germany as well as negotiating in Switzerland, Luxembourg, the United Kingdom, France, Belgium, Bulgaria and the Bahamas.

 Some of the clients of this office have been: Lybia, the Times Mirror Corpobration, the Nassau County Board of Elections, the New York State Thruway Authority, Salman family entities(Salman Brothers-Comindus Group-Universal Genesis) and defending certain persons accused of crimes such as Joseph Gambino.

 

Practice areas

OtherCar accidentContracts and agreementsLitigationForeclosure
  1. Foreclosure: 30%

    15 years

  2. Litigation: 25%

    Any litigation and trial, both in the State and Federal Courts. Presently an Adjunct Professor, teaching trial practice to students and lawyers, at the Hofstra University School of Law

    37 years

  3. Contracts and agreements: 15%

    Across the United States and internationally. Contract negotiations, outside the US include: Switzerland, France, Spain, Luxembourg, the United Kingdom, Canada and the Bahamas.

    37 years

  4. Car accident: 10%

    Former Committee Vice Chair of the Tort and Insurance Law Practice Section of the American Bar Association.

    37 years

  1. Civil rights: 10%

    NYS State Courts Federal Courts in NY and elsewhere Other State Courts

    37 years

  2. White collar crime: 5%

    Largest and most publicized case was AKA Gas Scam Trial - my client''s name Joseph Gambino. Successful defense. Others.

    37 years

  3. Criminal defense: 5%

    NYS State Courts Federal Courts in NY and elsewhere Other State Courts

    37 years

Languages spoken

English, Russian, Spanish, Hindi, Romanian, Hebrew

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Contact

85 Willis Avenue, Suite J
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David A. Bythewood, Esq.

85 Willis Avenue, Suite J
Mineola, NY, 11501

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    License
    StateStatusAcquiredUpdated
    DCSuspended199010/14/2017
    NYDue to Register within 30 Days of Birthday198412/09/2020
    We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
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    Awards
    Award nameGrantorDate granted
    Top Attorneys in North AmericaWho's Who Legal2016
    Top Attorneys in North AmericaWho's Who Legal2015
    Outstanding Trial Skills and LeadershipHofstra Law School2011
    Client RatingMartindale-Hubbell2010
    Associations
    Association namePosition nameDuration
    Long Beach Lawyers AssociationBoard of Directors2009 - Present
    American Bar AssociationN/AN/A
    Nassau County Bar AssociationN/AN/A
    Criminal Courts Bar Association of Nassau CountyN/AN/A
    New York State Bar AssociationN/AN/A
    Nassau County Bar Association Banking Law CommitteeChairman1992 - 1994
    Education
    School nameDegreeGraduated
    Hofstra University School of LawJuris Doctor1981
    Speaking Engagements
    Conference nameTitleDate
    Long Beach Lawyers AssociationCLE in Foreclosure Law2015
    Legal cases
    Case nameOutcome
    J.P. Morgan Chase v. WhitmoreWon
    US Bank NA v. CorreaWon
    United States v. GambiinoSuccessful Defense
    United States v. Guardian National BankSuccessful Defense
    People v. BenetosSuccessful Defense
    Howley v. NewsdaySuccessful Defense
    Gavrusenco v. Arakelovasuccessful prosecution
    United States v. Grahamsuccessful defense
    Matter of James SimmondsAvoided client's disbarment
    People v. PitmanSuccessful Defense
    People v. NeversonDouble Jeopardy Dismissal
    United States v. GisbertSuccessful Defense
    Land v. LopezEviction of mental patient from adult home
    Jackson Terrace Associates v. RiceSuccesssful Defense and counterclaim
    Davis, et ano v. Burger Kingsuccessful
    Allen v. Roslyn Public SchoolsSettlement

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    Lenore Riegel, General practice Attorney on Dec 13, 2012
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    I am delighted to endorse David Bythewood. I have known him for more than ten years and found him to be honorable, knowledgeable and very kind. I am very comfortable referring clients to his practice, whether the matter is civil or criminal.