New York - Lawyers
Basic Profile Info
- Name: David Edward Robbins
- Experience: 50 years of experience
- Practice Summary: Arbitration & Mediation, Securities Law
- Jurisdictions: New York, New York
- Website: https://www.securitieslosses.com
Education
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Villanova University School of Law
J.D. (1974) | Law (1971 - 1974)
Honors: Recipient of Law School Award for Meritorious Service because of offices held and work done for the Philadelphia Community Legal Services Association. Legal intern for the Juvenile Court Public Defender Program. Judge in Moot Court. -
Syracuse University
B.S. (1971) | Political Science (1967 - 1971)
Honors: B.A. in Political Science, Cum Laude. Member of Phi Kappa Phi [National Honor Society] and Pi Sigma Alpha [Political Science Honorary]. Selected by the University Chancellor for "Who's Who Among Students in American University," the Faculty Promotion Committee and Committee to Revise the University Charter.
Experience
- Partner: Kaufmann Gildin & Robbins LLP (1985 - Current)
Associations
- Public Investors Advocate Bar Association (PIABA): Member (1991 - Current)
- The Association of the Bar of the City of New York Robert B. McKay Community OutreachLaw Program: Member (1986 - Current)
- New York State Bar # 1061670: Member (1975 - Current)
Jurisdictions
- New York (Since 1975)
- New York (Since 1975)
Fees
- Free Consultation
- Contingent Fees
- Rates, Retainers and Additional Information Our hourly rates are billed by the tenth-of-an-hour and while we do take contingency cases where clients cannot afford counsel, we prefer hourly or hybrid (half hourly/ half contingency).
Practice Areas
- Arbitration & Mediation: Business Arbitration
- Securities Law
Languages
- English: Spoken, Written
Contact Info
US
| Monday: | 9 AM - 6 PM |
| Tuesday: | 9 AM - 6 PM |
| Wednesday: | 9 AM - 6 PM |
| Thursday: | 9 AM - 6 PM |
| Friday: | 9 AM - 6 PM |
| Saturday: | Closed (Today) |
| Sunday: | Closed |
Biography
Mr. Robbins is a partner at the prestigious law firm Kaufmann Gildin & Robbins LLP in New York City, specializing in commercial arbitration and mediation. With a focus on representing investors, brokers, and firms in disputes, he also serves as an expert witness in malpractice cases stemming from securities arbitrations. Throughout his career, Mr. Robbins and his firm have successfully recovered tens of millions of dollars for investors and have defended numerous brokers accused of misconduct in arbitration and regulatory proceedings. Prior to his current role, Mr. Robbins held esteemed positions such as Special Deputy Attorney General of New York State, overseeing the civil and criminal prosecution of securities fraud cases. He also served as the Director of Compliance and Legal and Regulatory Policy at the American Stock Exchange, where he managed arbitration and disciplinary hearings. Recognized for his exceptional legal expertise, Mr. Robbins holds the highest Peer Review Rating (AV) from Martindale-Hubbell and has been named a “Super Lawyer” in securities law by independent publications. Notably, the Securities Arbitration Commentator has referred to Mr. Robbins as the 'Dean of Securities Arbitration' for his outstanding contributions to the field. In addition to his legal practice, Mr. Robbins is the esteemed author of the Securities Arbitration Procedure Manual, a comprehensive text that has been a cornerstone in the field for over 30 years. This authoritative two-volume manual provides practical guidance on securities arbitration and mediation for legal professionals representing various stakeholders in the financial industry. Mr. Robbins diligently updates the manual annually with new cases and revisions, and his work is frequently referenced in law school courses. Since 1995, he has also authored the annual Practice Commentary on securities arbitration and mediation for New York attorneys featured in McKinney's Consolidated Laws of New York, Article 23-A of the General Business Law.