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David Ian Blee, Insurance Attorney in New York

Over 36 years of legal practice · focused on Insurance and Litigation

Practicing insurance in New York since 1990.

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David Ian Blee is a partner based in New York, NY. The practice focuses on Insurance and Litigation. David has over 36 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Faust, Goetz, Schenker & Blee, LLP.

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New York, NY
Experience
over 36 years
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Insurance · Litigation
  • Handles Insurance and Litigation matters from New York, NY.
  • Over 36 years of practice as a licensed attorney.

About David Ian Blee: David Ian Blee is a partner based in New York, NY. The practice focuses on Insurance and Litigation. David has over 36 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Faust, Goetz, Schenker & Blee, LLP.

Areas of practice

Legal matters David takes on

David concentrates on insurance and litigation. Each area below outlines the kind of case David handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.

Insurance cases in New York

David takes insurance matters in New York. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before David agrees to represent you.

Litigation cases in New York

David takes litigation matters in New York. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before David agrees to represent you.

Biography

Meet David Ian Blee — insurance lawyer in New York

David Ian Blee is a partner based in New York, NY. The practice focuses on Insurance and Litigation. David has over 36 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Faust, Goetz, Schenker & Blee, LLP.

David Ian Blee is a lawyer practicing lawsuits & disputes, insurance defense, civil litigation. David received a B.A. degree from Union College in 1987, and has been licensed for 36 years. David practices at Faust, Goetz, Schenker & Blee, LLP in New York, NY and 1 other location.

David's approach to insurance cases

David Ian Blee is a lawyer practicing lawsuits & disputes, insurance defense, civil litigation. David received a B.A. degree from Union College in 1987, and has been licensed for 36 years. David practices at Faust, Goetz, Schenker & Blee, LLP in New York, NY and 1 other location.

The kind of cases David takes

David reviews new inquiries case-by-case for insurance and litigation matters across New York.

Credentials

Education, bar admissions, and languages

  • Fordham University School of Law

    J.D. · 1990

  • Union College

    B.A. · 1987

Jurisdictions

David's state bar admissions

  • New York

    1991 · ACTIVE

  • New Jersey U.S. Dist

    1991 · ACTIVE

  • Connecticut

    1990 · ACTIVE

David studied at J.D. in Fordham University School of Law and B.A. in Union College.

Law school and academic background

David completed J.D. in Fordham University School of Law and B.A. in Union College. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice David runs in New York is where that training gets applied to real client questions.

Affiliations

David's professional memberships and bar associations

  • New York State and New Jersey State Bar Associations New York County Lawyers Association

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Locations

David Ian Blee's office in New York

David's primary office is at Two Rector St., 20th Fl., New York, NY, 10006. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

Main office

Faust, Goetz, Schenker & Blee, LLP

Two Rector St., 20th Fl.

New York, NY 10006

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Hiring guide

How to hire David Ian Blee — what to expect in your first consultation

Working with a new insurance attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with David usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.

Consultation formats and pricing

David charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain David's office.

What to bring to your first meeting

Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; David will tell you what matters and what doesn't.

Questions to ask a insurance attorney in New York

A short list to run through before you commit: How many insurance matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?

Fees & payment

Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for David

David discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in insurance practice — ask which fits.

Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options

Every insurance matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. David confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.

Payment methods and payment plans

David's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many insurance practices work with clients on structured schedules.

Frequently asked

Frequently asked questions about David Ian Blee

  • How much does it cost to hire David for a insurance case?

    Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. David walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.

  • Does David offer a free consultation?

    David charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain David's office. Some insurance attorneys offer free consults — check David's current terms during booking.

  • How long do insurance cases in New York typically take?

    Simple insurance matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. David gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.

  • Can David take my case if I'm outside New York?

    David is licensed in New York. Matters governed by New York law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — David will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.

  • What should I bring to my first meeting with David?

    Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. David will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.

  • Is David accepting new insurance clients right now?

    David's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.

Areas served

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