I am a Partner at Zalkind Duncan & Bernstein LLP. My practice concentrates on Criminal Defense, White Collar Crime, Campus Misconduct, Students' Rights, Sexual Assault, and Civil Litigation. I have decades of experience defending clients in both federal and state courts. Providing a clear presentation and in-depth knowledge of legal issues has resulted in positive outcomes for dozens of my clients. My practice includes nationwide representation for students and faculty facing all types of charges. I am committed to zealous advocacy to protect my clients' rights and interests in a wide range of civil and criminal cases.
I received my B.A. from Columbia University. In 1982, I earned my J.D., magna cum laude, from University of Pennsylvania Law School. I am a member of the Massachusetts Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, National Association of Criminal Defense lawyers, and Boston Bar Association. I have been recognized by Super Lawyers and Best Lawyers, and honored with an AV Preeminent Rating, the highest possible, from Martindale-Hubbell.
- Criminal Law
- Criminal Appeals, Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes
- DUI & DWI
- White Collar Crime
- Education Law
- Massachusetts
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- Pennsylvania
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- 1st Circuit
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- 3rd Circuit
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- 9th Circuit
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- 11th Circuit
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- U.S. Supreme Court
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- English
- Partner
- Zalkind Duncan & Bernstein LLP
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- Associate Attorney
- Hangley Connolly Epstein Chicco Foxman & Ewing
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- Judicial Law Clerk
- United States Court of Appeals
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- University of Pennsylvania Law School
- J.D. (1982)
- Honors: magna cum laude
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- Columbia University
- B.A. (1973)
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- Criminal Defense Super Lawyer
- Boston Magazine
- Best Lawyers in America
- Best Lawyers in America
- AV Preeminent Rating
- Martindale Hubbell
- MASSACHUSETTS ASSOCIATION OF CRIMINAL DEFENSE LAWYERS
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- National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
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- Boston Bar Association
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- Massachusetts Criminal Practice, Contributing Author
- Bar Advocacy Training Program, Committee for Public Counsel Services
- Website
- David Duncan's Website Profile
- Website
- Zalkind Duncan & Bernstein LLP Website
- Blog
- Boston Lawyer Blog
- First Circuit Holds That Massachusetts Students Can Bring Breach of Contract Cases Based on Unclear or Contradictory School Policies
June 21, 2022 - SJC Prevents Ballot Measure Removing App-Based Drivers from Employment Protections
June 17, 2022 - Fourth Circuit Holds that Sex-Based School Dress Codes Can Violate the Constitution and Title IX
June 16, 2022
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