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David M Steiner
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Biography
After graduating from Columbia with a major in Philosophy, I joined the Peace Corps and taught English for two years in Le Republique du Niger, the world's poorest country. I then completed a Masters of International Affairs at Columbia, a Masters of Arts in Law and Diplomacy at the Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy, a J.D. at Cornell Law School and an LL.M. at New York Univeristy Law School. I clerked for two years for Chief Judge Jane Restani on the United States Court of International Trade and then clerked for one year for the Honorable Reynaldo Garza, United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit and Chief Judge of the Temporary Emergency Court of Appeals (which has since merged with the Federal Circuit).
After a two year stint in private practice, I became an Assistant Corporation Counsel at the New York City Law Department, where I was promoted to Associate Counsel.
After seven years at the New York City Law Department, I accepted a position at the United States Department of Justice and moved to Washington, D.C.
Though I have moved to D.C., I still enjoy raising money for the New York Philharmonic, the Museum of the City of New York, New York's Museum of Natural History, the Metropolitan Museum of Art and Save Venice, Inc.
When not working, I enjoy ballroom dancing, spending time at the University Club of New York, the Univeristy Club of Washington, D.C., and the City Tavern Club of D.C.
My favorite places are Venice, Monaco and New York City.
Practice Areas
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Practice Area
Litigation
100%
41 years
Fees and Rates
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Licensed in New York for 36 years
State: New York
Acquired: 1989
No misconduct found
Licensed in Colorado for 34 years
State: Colorado
Acquired: 1992
No misconduct found
Licensed in Minnesota for 34 years
State: Minnesota
Acquired: 1991
No misconduct found
Licensed in District of Columbia for 35 years
State: District of Columbia
Acquired: 1991
No misconduct found
Licensed in Connecticut for 36 years
State: Connecticut
Acquired: 1989
No misconduct found
Licensed in New Jersey for 37 years
State: New Jersey
Acquired: 1988
No misconduct found
Location
Law Offices of David M Steiner
Po Box 55, Washington, DC, 20044
Law Offices of David M Steiner
34 N St Nw, Washington, DC, 20001
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Posted by Adam | May 20, 2010 | Antitrust & Trade Law
Very helpful
Mr. Steiner is a terrific lawyer. Our company used him for an international trade matter when he was working in the private sector and I found him very knowledgeable and helpful.
Posted by Greg | May 19, 2010 | Government
Great Attorney!
Mr. Steiner was knowledgeable, responsive and helpful whenever i call with a question. Too bad he works for the government now.
Posted by Jooyun | April 08, 2010 | Business
Excellent attorney
Mr. Steiner worked on an issue for our company when he was still in private practice. He was always available to answer questions and could explain complex legal issues in a way that was understandable to those without a legal background. Wonderful gentleman and attorney. Wish he was still in priv...
David M Steiner's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer. We went to law school together. He was impressive then, and what he has done since then is even more impressive. He's both a good person and a good lawyer to have on your side."
"I endorse this lawyer. He is an outstanding person of great integrity and intellect. He cares about the quality of his work and the impact that decisions which are made in his cases will have on the future."
"David Steiner is without a doubt one of the most brillant individuals and outstanding lawyers I have had the pleasure to know. David is a highly talented litigator, as well as a wonderful human being. He has my highest endorsement and recommendation. Randie Rosen"
"I endorse David without reservation. I have known him for about 15 years. He is a person of integrity, intellectual ability and dedication, as well as a very good person."
"His work on transfer pricing is accurate and helpful"
"I attended Cornell Law School with David Steiner and we have remained in regular contact through Cornell Law alumni events. David is devoted to litigating in the public interest. He was a successful member of the NYC Corporation Counsel's office before assuming his current position with the Department of Justice. He has a wide-ranging and strong intellect that he applies to the challenging litigation matters for which the DOJ is responsible. David was a warm, collegial, and engaging classmate, and I have no doubt that he brings those qualities to whatever organization of which he is a part."
"I attended Cornell Law School with David Steiner and have followed his career since that time. David worked for the Peace Corps, has clerked for a federal appellate court judge, worked for two prominent law firms and more recently, devoted his career to government service as an attorney for the NYC Corporation Counsel and now for the prestigious Department of Justice. David is a hard working lawyer and a skilled litigator in a complex practice area that he has worked hard to master. But of course, having known David since law school, I am not at all surprised by his success. I recommend David without any equivocation and I look forward to following his continued success for many years to come."
"I endorse this lawyer's work. David is a top-notch litigator. We worked together at the Tax Division, where he handled, and is still handling, some of the most complex cases in the Division with formidable skill . He is one of the hardest working attorneys I know, in addition to being a wonderful mentor and friend, and a true gentleman."
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Experience
Honors
2011
5 year longevity award, United States Department of Justice
2010
Outstanding Attorney, United States Department of Justice
2004
Listing, Who's Who--Strathmore's
2002
Listing, Who's Who in the World--Marquis
2000
Listing, Who's Who In America--Marquis
2000
Promotion to Associate Counsel, New York City Law Department
1999
Listing, Marquis Who's Who in American Law
Work Experience
2002 - Present
Trial Attorney, United States Dept. of Justice
1995 - 2002
Associate Counsel, New York City Law Department
1993 - 1995
Associate, Freeman, Wasserman & Schneider
1991 - 1992
Law Clerk, The Honorable Reynaldo Garza
1989 - 1991
Law Clerk, Honorable Jane Restani
Associations
2009 - Present
United States Supreme Court BarAttorney
2006 - Present
United States Court of Federal Claims Bar AssociationAttorney
1991 - Present
Bar Association of the District of ColumbiaMember
1990 - Present
United States Court of Appeals for the Federal CircuitAttorney
1989 - Present
United States Court of International TradeAttorney
Sample of Legal Cases
Gerstenbluth v. Credit Suise and IRS, 2012 U.S.Dist LEXIS 144833 (E.D.N.Y. Sept. 28, 2012)
Judgment in favor of IRS
Morris v. United States, 2012 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 124820 (N.D.Ohio Aug. 22, 2012)
Decision in favor of United States
MURFAM Farms, LLC v. United States, 94 Fed. Cl. 235 (2010)
Judgment for the United States
Alpert v. United States, 430 F.Supp.2d 682 (N.D. Ohio 2006), aff'd, 481 F.3d 404 (6th Cir. 2007)
Judgment in favor of the United States
In re COBRA Tax Shelters Litigation, 408 F.Supp.2d 1348 (M.D.L. 2005)
Decision in favor of the United States
Rhodes v. United States, 2005 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 25982 (N.D. Ind. Sept. 30, 2005)
Judgment in favor of United States
Advantage Title Agency, Inc. v. Rosen, 297 F.Supp.2d 536 (E.D.N.Y. 2003)
Remand Denied
Matter of Smith-Hoffman, RIA SLT NY TAT(E)93-2341(RP); TAT(E)93-3863(RP) 03/07/2003
Determination in favor of the Commissioner
Matter of Royal Press Corp, RIA SLT NY TAT(E)98-51(GC) 07/24/2001
Outcome in favor of Commissioner.
Matter of Warnaco, Inc., RIA SLT NY TAT(H) 00-25(CR) 03/14/2001
Determination in favor of Commissioner
Matter of Admar Research, RIA SLT NY TAT (E) 94-137 (CR) 03/02/1999
Finding in favor of the Commissioner
Matter of the Petition of Fenix Restaurant, RIA SLT NY TAT(H) 95-127(GC) 11/16/1998
Finding in favor of the Commissioner
MATTER OF THE PETITIONS OF CHAIM BABAD, EMANUEL STEINMETZ, AND BERNAT STEINMETZ., RIA SLT NY TAT (E) 94-111 (RP); 02/11/1997
Tribunal held for the Commissioner
Matter of Barash, RIA SLT NY TAT(H) 96-121(RP) 08/18/1997
Finding in favor of the Commissioner
MATTER OF RIBNER, KLUFT & BERGER, P.C., PETITIONER., RIA SLT NY TAT (E) 93-958 (GC); 5/20/1997
Finding in favor of the Commissioner
Ulrich v. United States, 2003 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 19584 (N.D.N.Y. Sept. 26, 2003)
Judgment for the United States
Scully v. Fireman's Variable Pension Fund, 1998 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 9360 (D. AZ July 17, 1998)
Judgment in favor of Defendant
Holder v. New York, 1998 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 16756 (S.D.N.Y. Oct 26, 1998)
Judgment in favor of the City of New York
Frank v. United States, 2003 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 13465 (N.D.Ind. July 2, 2003)
Judgment for Defendant
Nobelpharma, Inc. v. United States, 955 F. Supp. 1491 (CIT 1997)
Court granted judgment to Plaintiff.
Utendahl v. Dept. of the Treasury, 2003 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 21615 (E.D.N.Y. Nov. 7, 2003)
Judgment in favor of Defendant
Sternberg v. IRS, 2004 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 6418 (E.D.N.Y. Feb. 9, 2004)
Judgment in favor of the IRS
O'Connell v. United States, 2004 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 6424 (D. Mass. March 17, 2004)
Judgment in favor of United States
Moran v. United States, 2004 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 17248 (N.D. Ill. Aug. 26, 2004)
Judgment in favor of United States
Bey v. New York, 1998 U.S. App. LEXIS 31700 (2d Cir. Dec. 18, 1998)
Judgment for Defendants
Fridman v. City of New York, 239 A.D.2d 121, 656 N.Y.S.2d 636 (1st Dept. 1997)
Judgment for Defendant
Felipe E. Orner v. Commissioners of the City of New York, 270 A.D.2d 92, 704 N.Y.S.2d 469 (1st Dept. 2000)
Judgment in favor of Defendants
Bowman v. Kerik, 271 A.D.2d 225, 706 N.Y.S.2d 327 (1st Dept. 2000)
Judgment in favor of Commissioner Kerik
Bushwick Hotel v. Dept. of Finance of the City of New York, 273 A.D.2d 129, 709 N.Y.S.2d 555 (1st Dept. 2000)
Judgment in favor of Defendant
Sons of Israel v. City of New York, 292 A.D.2d 222, 739 N.Y.S.2d 54 (1st Dept. 2002)
Judgment for City of New York
Piper v. United States (In re Piper), 291 B.R. 20 (D.Mass. 2003)
Judgment in favor of the United States
Wellek v. United States, 324 F.Supp.2d 905 (N.D.Ill. 2004)
Judgment in favor of United States
Advantage Title Agency v. Karl, 363 F.Supp.2d 462 (E.D.N.Y. 2005)
Judgment in favor of the United States
United States v. Elton, 429 F.Supp.2d 561 (E.D.N.Y. 2006)
Judgment in favor of the United States
Education
1997
Columbia University
Masters of International Affairs
1993
New York University School of Law
LL.M - Master of Laws
1988
Cornell Law School
JD - Juris Doctor
1985
Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy
Masters of Arts in Law and Diplomacy
1980
Columbia University
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2010
National Stuttering Association
Americans with Disabilities Act
1995
New York County Lawyers Association
Litigation at the Tax Appeals Tribunal
Publications
1996
New York State Bar Association International Law Practicum 53 (Spring ’96)
Transfer Pricing: A Customs Lawyer’s Perspective
Languages
English
French
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