David A. Kapelman, Esq.
5 Star Reviews
“I consider him one of the most honest lawyers, and one of the best legal minds I have ever dealt with, which spans over three decades. A great and honorable attorney!”
A Satisfied Client
"David A. Kapelman is an excellent attorney who is responsive to client needs. He has a great support staff and he has many years of experience, so he knows what he doing. I would absolutely recommend him!"
Steven M.
"Mr. Kapelman and his assistant Solange are the best!! They have always treated my mother (who is disabled) with the up most respect and with compassion. They are always available to answer your concerns and always update you with any new updates. They both are always accommodating when scheduling in office meetings and take their time explaining the legal process of my mother's case. Mr. Kapelman and Solange has your back 100%!"
Anna Q.
“David is committed to his relationships with his clients. David and I recently attended an event that finished after 8 pm. At the conclusion of the event, David checked his cell phone and saw that a client had called during the event. Unlike most lawyers, David called her back and treated her with warmth and respect. David is the most empathetic personal injury attorney I have ever met. David has won several seven figure judgments for his clients. He is a hero to his clients. I can’t recommend him enough. He takes his clients serious personal injuries seriously.”
Ariel D., Real Estate Attorney
“I gladly endorse this lawyer. David is the lawyer’s lawyer of personal injury attorneys. He is highly regarded in the community of attorneys and judges. He goes far and above the call of duty for his clients, regularly winning multi-million dollar awards for them. If you want the best and most experienced personal injury lawyer, contact David Kapelman.”
Stephen P., Appeals Attorney
What Makes David A. Kapelman Uniquely Qualified To Represent You?
David A. Kapelman is a New York personal injury lawyer who represents clients injured by others’ negligence or wrongful conduct. Mr. Kapelman represents clients in cases involving all kinds of injuries, including construction accidents, lead paint poisoning, medical malpractice, birth injuries, premises liability actions including assault cases and sexual assaults, slip and falls, trip and falls, dog bites, products liability, injuries caused by defective equipment and other defective products, vehicle rollovers, car and automobile accidents, and any other personal injuries or accidents that result in serious injury or death.
Mr. Kapelman represents clients in state and federal court cases, on the trial level and in appeals. He is admitted to practice in all of the state courts of the State of New York, the U.S. District Courts for the Southern and Eastern Districts of New York, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit and the U.S. Supreme Court.
A native New Yorker, Mr. Kapelman is a graduate of the Bronx High School of Science and Cornell University. He received his law degree from Fordham University in 1976 and spent three-and-a-half years as a trial attorney for a federal government agency before starting his practice in 1980.
He is a member of the Association of the Bar of the City of New York where he served as a member of the Committee on Tort Litigation from 1989 to 1992; the Bronx County Bar Association, where he has served as a member of Judiciary Committee since 2013; the New York State Bar Association where he is a member of the Trial Lawyers Section, the New York State Trial Lawyers Association, and New York State Academy of Trial Lawyers.
Mr. Kapelman is AV Peer Review Rated by Martindale-Hubbell, which means he has reached the height of professional excellence, and is recognized for the highest levels of skill and integrity. Mr. Kapelman’s office staff is fluent in Spanish.
Education:
- Cornell University, BS 1973
- Fordham University, JD, 1976
Practice Areas:
Personal Injury, Catastrophic Injury, Slip And Fall, Trip And Fall, Automobile Accidents, Rape And Sexual Assault, Products Liability, Medical Malpractice, Construction Accidents, Lead Paint Poisoning, Wrongful Death, Dog Bite, Civil, Trial and Appellate Practice.
Memberships:
The Association of the Bar of the City of New York (Member, Committee on Tort Litigation, 1989-1992), Bronx County (Member, Judiciary Committee, 2013 – Present), New York State (Member, Trial Lawyers Section) Bar Association, New York State Trial Lawyers Association, New York State Academy of Trial Lawyers.
Admissions:
1977, New York; 1978, U.S. District Court, Southern and Eastern Districts of New York; 1980, U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Circuit; 1981, U.S. Supreme Court.
“I consider him one of the most honest lawyers, and one of the best legal minds I have ever dealt with, which spans over three decades. A great and honorable attorney!”
A Satisfied Client
"David A. Kapelman is an excellent attorney who is responsive to client needs. He has a great support staff and he has many years of experience, so he knows what he doing. I would absolutely recommend him!"
Steven M.
"Mr. Kapelman and his assistant Solange are the best!! They have always treated my mother (who is disabled) with the up most respect and with compassion. They are always available to answer your concerns and always update you with any new updates. They both are always accommodating when scheduling in office meetings and take their time explaining the legal process of my mother's case. Mr. Kapelman and Solange has your back 100%!"
Anna Q.
“David is committed to his relationships with his clients. David and I recently attended an event that finished after 8 pm. At the conclusion of the event, David checked his cell phone and saw that a client had called during the event. Unlike most lawyers, David called her back and treated her with warmth and respect. David is the most empathetic personal injury attorney I have ever met. David has won several seven figure judgments for his clients. He is a hero to his clients. I can’t recommend him enough. He takes his clients serious personal injuries seriously.”
Ariel D., Real Estate Attorney
“I gladly endorse this lawyer. David is the lawyer’s lawyer of personal injury attorneys. He is highly regarded in the community of attorneys and judges. He goes far and above the call of duty for his clients, regularly winning multi-million dollar awards for them. If you want the best and most experienced personal injury lawyer, contact David Kapelman.”
Stephen P., Appeals Attorney