David L. Posner Direct Phone: 845-486-6874 dposner@mccm.com

Education:
Union College, B.A. summa cum laude, 1971, Phi Beta Kappa
New York University, J.D. cum laude, 1975

Admitted to Practice:
New York, 1976
US Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit, 1977
US Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit, 1999
US District Court for the Southern District of New York, 1976
US District Court for the Northern District of New York, 1976
US Supreme Court, 1980

Affiliations:
New York State Trial Lawyers Association
American Board of Trial Attorneys
Dutchess County Bar Association
Westchester County Bar Association
New York State Bar Association
DRI - Defense Research Institute

Awards:
New York Super Lawyers 2007 - Upstate
New York Super Lawyers 2008 - Upstate
New York Super Lawyers 2009 - Upstate

Civic:
Member of the Board of Legal Services of the Hudson Valley

Civil Rights/Police Liability:
Defending public officials, police officers and municipalties who are being sued in State or Federal Court on claims that they violated the plaintiff's constitutional rights.

Employment Discrimination:
Defending municipal and private employers in matters before the State Division of Human Rights, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and State or Federal Court on claims of discriminations in hiring, firing, promotions and other terms of employment.

Litigation/Insurance Defense:
Representing businesses and individuals who are being sued for personal injury or property damage resulting from auto, premise liability or other types of accidents.

Personal Injury-Plaintiff:
Representing clients who have sustained serious injuries due to auto, premise liability or other types of accidents.  Conducting all phases of the personal injury case including trial.

David and his wife Joan, Dutchess County Family Court Judge, reside in the Town of Poughkeepsie.  He is an avid biker, tennis player and skier - when not at his desk or in court.

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