Daniel S. Galan is a seasoned attorney specializing in a wide array of commercial litigation in both state and federal courts. His expertise spans Article 78 proceedings, quiet title actions for vehicles and property, and various claims involving business disputes, real property, zoning, land use, contracts, merchant cash advances, stock and asset purchase agreements, liens, creditors’ rights, construction, insurance policies, legal malpractice, tax certiorari, the Uniform Commercial Code, commercial evictions, and summary proceedings.
Throughout his career, Mr. Galan has represented a diverse clientele, including individuals, family-run businesses, Fortune 500 companies, universities, municipalities, and housing authorities. He leverages his extensive research and e-discovery experience to ensure litigation costs remain proportionate to the value of the case.
Prior to joining Davidson Fink LLP, Mr. Galan worked at several nationally ranked law firms. He attended Maurice A. Deane School of Law at Hofstra University where he served as an Articles Editor for the Hofstra Labor and Employment Law Journal and completed externships with judges in United States Bankruptcy Court and New York State Supreme Court.
Areas of Practice
- Commercial Litigation
- Real Estate Litigation
- Business Disputes
- Zoning and Land Use
- Article 78 Proceedings
- Contract Disputes
- Creditors’ Rights Litigation
- Construction Litigation
- Insurance Litigation
- Legal Malpractice Litigation
- Tax Certiorari
- Commercial Evictions
- Landlord/Tenant
- Litigation Default Servicing
- Lender Defense & Consulting
Professional and Community Affiliations
- New York State Bar Association
- Monroe County Bar Association
- Business Torts and Employment Litigation Committee Co-Chair of New York State Bar Association
- Fairport Rotary, Member of Literacy and Perinton Food Shelf Committees
Admissions to Practice
- New York State Bar
- United States District Court for the Western District of New York
- United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York
- United States District Court for the Northern District of New York
- United States District Court for the Southern District of New York
- United States Bankruptcy Court
Education
- JD, Maurice A. Deane School of Law at Hofstra University
- BA, University of Maryland, College Park
