David H Arntsen
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**David H. Arntsen, Esq.** **Civil Rights and Litigation Attorney** **Devitt Spellman Barrett, LLP** **Smithtown, NY** David H. Arntsen is a seasoned attorney at Devitt Spellman Barrett, LLP, specializing in civil rights, land use, products liability, and premises liability. With extensive experience in civil litigation, Dave expertly navigates complex legal issues across a broad spectrum of cases, focusing particularly on products, municipal, premises, construction, and automobile litigation. Throughout his career, Dave has successfully represented clients in both federal and state courts, tackling intricate products liability cases associated with power tools, machinery, tires, overhead doors, escalators, and motor vehicles. His robust legal acumen has also led him to advocate for scaffolding companies, municipalities, and contractors, particularly in cases involving catastrophic injuries and wrongful death claims. Notably, he has represented a major New Jersey hotel chain in multiple injury cases throughout the New York metropolitan area. In addition to his litigation practice, Dave is actively engaged in matters involving civil rights and land use, serving various municipalities in claims related to excessive force and other municipal torts. His comprehensive understanding of both the legal landscape and the specific needs of his clients sets him apart. David earned his Bachelor of Arts from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst in 1987 and went on to receive his Juris Doctor from St. John's University School of Law in 1990. He is licensed to practice in all four Federal District Courts within New York State, as well as the New York State Courts, where he has represented clients at both the trial and appellate levels. A respected thought leader in his field, Dave has lectured at the Association of Defense Trial Attorneys and has contributed articles to the International Association of Defense Counsel. He has also served as assistant editor for the American Bar Association Tort and Insurance Practice Section's Automobile Law Committee Newsletter. For professional legal counsel in civil rights, land use, and various litigation matters, David H. Arntsen is a trusted advocate committed to achieving favorable outcomes for his clients.