About

Colin E. Kaufman is a incredibly experienced trial attorney in New York, specializing in commercial, tort, and actual property-related litigation. With forty years of practice, Kaufman has a sturdy background in trial paintings and advocacy. Colin E. Kaufman focuses on trial paintings and litigation, with a number one emphasis on business, tort, and actual estate-related cases. With 40 years of revel in within the field, Kaufman has installed himself as a seasoned trial legal professional in New York. Kaufman received his law diploma from Fordham University Law School and has for the reason that been actively concerned in teaching trial skills and advocacy for diverse criminal groups. He has authored several manuals for trial lawyers, demonstrating his information in the discipline. Prior to his felony profession, Kaufman served as a navy policeman inside the U.S. and in Vietnam, wherein he received fight decorations for his service. After returning from Vietnam, he worked as a corruption investigator with the Office of the New York State Special Prosecutor. During his nine-12 months tenure with the Westchester District Attorney's Office, Kaufman rose to the position of Chief of the General Trial Bureau. He was worried in heaps of prosecutions and performed a key position in training trial attorneys. Since transitioning to private exercise, Kaufman has dealt with a extensive variety of litigation and trial paintings, which include cases related to merchandise liability, mining disasters, and worldwide contracts. He changed into co-lead recommend in the first case tried below the United Nations Convention on the International Sale of Goods within the United States. Kaufman's tremendous enjoy includes attempting over two hundred cases to verdict in state and federal courts, showcasing his talent in trial advocacy and litigation.

Legal Issues

Business Law
Business Contracts, Business Dissolution, Business Finance, Business Formation, Business Litigation, Franchising, Mergers & Acquisitions, Partnership & Shareholder Disputes
Insurance Defense
Real Estate Law
Commercial Real Estate, Condominiums, Easements, Eminent Domain, Homeowners Association, Land Use & Zoning, Mortgages, Neighbor Disputes, Residential Real Estate, Water Law

Certificates

No Certifications

Languages
  • French: Written
Accepted Jurisdictions
USDC Southern District of New York Jurdictions
USDC Southern District of New York
Since 1987">
USDC Eastern District of New York Jurdictions
USDC Eastern District of New York
Since 1987">
New York Jurdictions
New York
Since 1979">
2nd Circuit Jurdictions
2nd Circuit
Since 2004">

Experience
  • Partner, General Counsel
    Adam Leitman Bailey, PC
    2019
  • Partner, General Counsel
    Desiderio, Kaufman & Metz, PC
    2019
  • Partner
    Adam Leitman Bailey, PC
    2005
  • has membership, Senior Litigation Lawyer
    Greenhill Partners, PC
    1997
  • Trial Lawyer
    Harry I. Katz, PC
    1994
  • Partner
    Quinn & Suhr
    1988
  • Partner
    Katz & Kaufman
    1987
  • ADA, Bureau Chief, General Trial Bureau
    District Lawyer of Westchester County
    1978
  • Senior Special Investigator
    NYS Special Prosecutor (Corruption)
    1972
  • Sergeant
    US Army Military Police
    1969
Education
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National College of District Lawyers
Career Prosecutor Course (1984)
Graduation year: 1984">
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Fordham University School of Law
J.D. (1978)
Graduation year: 1974">
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Trinity College
B.A. | French Language & Literature
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Associations
New York State Bar Association Professional Association
New York State Bar Association
has membership
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American Bar Association Professional Association
American Bar Association
has membership
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Costs
  • Payment With Credit Card
  • Retaines and Rates
    Fees vary by type,anticipated complexity and anticipated length of litigation and range from $375/hour to $750/hour
Location

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