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Biography
The Law Office of Terry D. Horner closed in January 2020 when I accepted an Of Counsel position with a local law firm.
Practice Areas
2
Practice Areas
Appeals
90%
45 years
Litigation
10%
45 years
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Licensed in New York for 44 years
State: New York
Acquired: 1982
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Terry David Horner's Reviews
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Posted by Sal | October 22, 2019 | Lawsuits & Disputes
Terry Horner is a kind of lawyer you can't find easily!
He is an excellent lawyer that responded me on avvo.com first. When I called him to discuss the details, he provided so much useful advice which benefited my case. You will not be wrong to hire him! A+++
Posted by anonymous | June 05, 2018 | Lawsuits & Disputes
Plaintiff in Small Claims Court
Mr. Horner was very helpful. He answered the general questions which I had regarding my small claims case. He responded to follow up questions promptly.
Posted by Heleen Mees | June 08, 2017
Excellent help
Very grateful for the clear and concise answers Mr. Horner gave. I definitely consider hiring him.
Posted by SV | June 07, 2017 | Lawsuits & Disputes
To the point and very knowledgeable
Mr. Horner has answered quickly, accurately and concisely every question I have asked on Avvo, and I have asked many! Apparently, I have a seemingly difficult case, as no lawyer in the NYC area will touch it- even the referrals from the NYC Bar Association have refused me so I am forced to proceed Pr...
Posted by mandy perkins | January 09, 2017
Very Helpful and returned my messages
I would like to have hired him, but I guess the location was a problem (too far from me) and I get too anxious and think that lawyers should be able to work miracles (which he probably can), but i think he got upset with me. He seems very very knowledgeable and very quick to respond.
Terry David Horner's Lawyer Endorsements
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"Mr. Horner is undoubtedly a top notch attorney who has skillfully mastered his primary area of practice over the course of his professional experience. His sharp critical thinking and flawless work ethic are perhaps the key qualities which ensured the success of a remarkable number of his cases. I endorse this lawyer and encourage anyone who needs superior legal representation to opt for his services."
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"Valuable contributor to this site. His answers are always very well crafted. I wholeheartedly recommend this attorney."
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"I have not yet had the pleasure of working with Mr. Horner, but his Avvo postings show him a capable and experienced appellate lawyer and a good legal analyst."
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"I have known Terry Horner professionally for over two decades in his capacity as a master researcher, motion and appellate author. He is detailed, analytical, and intellectually curious about his work and cases, making him the ideal appellate attorney, and am aware that he has handled by this point over 140 appeals in criminal and other areas. I regularly refer my appeals to Mr. Horner."
"Terry Horner is an excellent appellate attorney and I heartily endorse him."
"Top-notch attorney. Highly respected in the legal community."
Experience
Work Experience
2009 - Present
Attorney, Law Office of Terry D. Horner
1994 - 2009
Partner, Finkelstein & Partners, LLP
1991 - 1994
Associate, Gellert & Klein, PC
1986 - 1990
Senior Assistant Public Defender, Dutchess County Public Defender's Office
1984 - 1986
Associate, Meiselman, Farber, Packman & Eberz, PC
1981 - 1984
Associate, Siff & Newman, PC
Associations
2019 - Present
Assigned Counsel Panel, Second Judicial Department
2010 - Present
Assigned Counsel Panel, Appellate Term, Second Judicial Department
2010 - 2015
Assigned Counsel Panel, Second Judicial Department
2009 - 2014
Assigned Counsel Panel, Third Judicial Department
Sample of Legal Cases
Parker v. Navarra, 102 AD3d 935 (2d Dep't 2013)
Judgment for former wife affirmed, rejecting former husband's claim that the terms of the settlement agreement had been orally modified.
People v. Posner, 100 AD3d 805 (2d Dep't 2012)
Prison sentence vacated and case sent back to trial court for resentencing. DA agreed to 5 years' probation and to accept client's Social Security checks for 5 years in full satisfaction of $330,000 restitution. Client was not returned to prison.
Rice v. Hale, 9 AD3d 845 (4th Dep't 2004)
Dismissal of complaint reversed and new trial ordered, which resulted in $4 million verdict. Defendants appealed that; case settled for around $3 million.
People v. Coons, 75 NY2d 796 (1990)
Court of Appeals, New York's highest court, reversed conviction and sent case back for new trial. DA chose not to retry case.
Education
1981
Brooklyn Law School
JD - Juris Doctor
1978
New York University
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Languages
English
Activity
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Q&A
When and where should I file TRO?
03 May 2021
Q&A
Hey i was asking should i ruun away if my aunt is hitting on me and cussing me out and my sister saying she touchiing ?
02 Mar 2021
Q&A
Nys appeals?
24 Jan 2020