Zealous. Experienced. Reliable.
With decades of experience in resolving disputes -- in court and out of court -- for the benefit of thousands of individuals, as well as numerous organizations and government agencies, I bring to every client a commitment to zealous, effective and quality representation. Please call or write to explore how I might assist you.
Experience
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Five oral arguments before the Supreme Court of the United States. |
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Numerous federal court of appeals cases. |
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Landmark class action and individual litigation. |
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National litigation in Pennsylvania, California, Texas,
Massachusetts, Arkansas, Georgia, Alabama, for example. |
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Federal Court Special Master. |
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Federal Court-Appointed Monitor. |
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Special Assistant Attorney General, Commonwealth of Massachusetts, representing the Governor and a cabinet agency. |
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Work for the West Virginia Supreme Court, the National Institute of Mental Health, the State of Wyoming, the State of New Jersey, the National Disabilities Rights Network, and other bodies. |
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Invited testimony to United States Senate. |
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Invited presentation to United Nations Conference (Iceland). |
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Teaching at University of Pennsylvania Law School and New York University Law School. |
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Law review, popular press and other publications. |
As a special master serving a federal court for almost nine years, I presided over evidentiary hearings, made findings, issued orders, resolved hundreds of disputes, and reported to the court. In a 2003 decision, a federal judge characterized my service to the court in this way: “The Special Master [David Ferleger] is a skilled judicial adjunct who has served the Court with balance and with fairness to the parties.” I bring that same skill and devotion to justice to every person I represent.
Practice Interests
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Special master and service to courts. |
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Arbitration, mediation and alternative dispute resolution. |
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Civil rights and constitutional rights. |
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Disability law, including developmental disabilities, retardation, mental health, physical disabilities, community services, community placement. |
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Americans with Disabilities Act. |
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Abuse and neglect. |
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Medical malpractice. |
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Professional malpractice. |
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Nursing home rights. |
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Elder law. |
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Special education. |
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Employment law. |
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Discrimination in employment and in receipt of public services and public accommodation. |
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Business law, including contract drafting, review and enforcement. |
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Higher education, including university tenure and disciplinary process, and academic freedom. |
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Real estate. |
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Investments. |
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Cases raising important public and private issues. |
For my curriculum vitae, click here.
Effective Presentation Inside and Outside the Courtroom
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