Glen Cove Family Law Attorney - David Mejias

Who is the Real David Mejias?   Attorney David Mejias knows first hand the struggles of life and the innate tenacity that helps people succeed. He was born to politically exiled Cuban parents, and their struggles of trying to rebuild their lives while instilling a sense of gratefulness and pride for the opportunities they were given as American citizens. David’s Cuban heritage made him the target of bullies throughout his life. These life long struggles made David conscious of the theory that all men are created equal and should not be judged lest they be judged themselves. After graduating from SUNY Albany for his bachelor studies, David gained entrance to the esteemed Fordham Law School; he graduated at the top of his class with exceptional accolades and went on to pass the New York State Bar examination and began working towards making a difference in the legal arena. David Mejias’ Work Against Domestic Violence Attorney David Mejias favors public office...

Dave Mejias has a reputation for quality and excellence. When it comes to personal injury domestic violence cases, there isn’t anyone better in the greater Long island ares. Here are just a couple reasons why: Superior Business Ethics When Mejias started his own law firm, he did so with the intention of not only hiring the best lawyers in the business, but making sure that accountability was at the forefront of his business model. Mejias has lived up to this promise. Clients are always satisfied with the results. Mejias’ superior business ethics was a major reason he was elected to the Nassau County Legislature. Voters knew they could trust his expertise and good judgement. Since being elected, he’s fought for what he and his constituents believe is right, often making powerful foes in the process. Still, he always held firm, and he refused to compromise his ethics. Mejias has vowed to continue to fight for the people his serves, and so he’s working hard to w...

Dave Mejias is a hard working, professional, trusted and highly respected law attorney in the New York and Long Island area. Strategic planning is just one of David Mejias many positive qualities. It is essential for your attorney to have a high amount of experience in the field of law, which Dave Mejias does posses. Dave Mejias has a goal to make a positive difference in the lives of each one of his clients. The amount of passion Dave Majias has for the work he does is astounding. Dave Mejias really does enjoy the work he does as your attorney and will do whatever it takes to make sure you are a satisfied client of his. Dave Mejias handles all sorts of professional family law such as child support, gay marriage and domestic violence. It is good for you to know the states child support guidelines and Dave Mejias is an attorney willing to walk you through the process. The company Dave Mejias works with goes by the name of Mejias Milgrim Alvarado. David Mejias and his ...

Long Island Business News hosted the Diversity in Business Awards to honor business leaders of diverse ethnicities, who have exemplified a leadership and commitment to increasing diversity in the business community on Long Island. Amongst the honorees was David Mejias, a family law attorney from Mejias, Milgrim & Alvarado, which is the only law firm on Long Island where every member of the firm is a minority. When David Mejias put out his shingle to practice law he found himself very much alone as he discovered much to his dismay that he was one of the very few lawyers on Long island who could speak conversational English to his Spanish speaking clients. Twenty years later the law firm of Mejias, Milgrim & Alvarado now employs a half dozen attorneys and five members of support staff all of whom happen to be women or minorities or both. For Mejias it is partly by design and partly his belief that minorities who have struggled to enter white collar professio...

As custody trials and appeals drag on, children often stay in situations that are not necessarily in their best interest. This is a point of frustration for attorneys who practice matrimonial and family law, such as David Mejias, a partner at Mejias Milgrim & Alvarado of Glen Cove and Hempstead. Mejias represented a father who was awarded majority custody of his son in 2015 after the boy missed an excessive amount of school while in his mother’s care. The child’s mother appealed, but the appellate division affirmed the original decision granting the father residential custody during the school year. However, while the appeal was pending, the boy continued to reside with his mother. “It took more than two years for the appeal to work its way through and that’s unfortunate,” Mejias said. “During those 2½ years the mother worked very hard to alienate the child from his father.” However, with the 2015 decision affirmed this year by the appellate court, the child w...

Dave Mejias and his team of Long Island divorce lawyers offer a comprehensive range of legal services for individuals and families needing outstanding legal services. Dave and his legal team know that any involvement with the legal system can be stressful. When you have a legal matter, it’s important to have an experienced attorney on your side in order to help you navigate the complex legal system and advocate for the best possible outcome. The attorneys at Mejias, Milgrim, Alvorado, P.C. offer a comprehensive range of legal services. If you’re considering a divorce, they can help you weigh the pros and cons and understand the potential consequences. If your spouse has committed adultery, they can help you understand how that might impact the case including things like spousal support and division of assets. Some interesting questions can arise in gay marriage cases. You might have questions about child custody and child support. These are important family law quest...

The issues touched on in the practice of family law are personal. Every day family law attorneys are present as clients struggle through devastating, life-changing events. These are the things people never see coming, and can never be prepared for when they do arrive. These moments take such an emotional toll, it can feel as if it's simply impossible to even begin facing the inevitable legal details that must be addressed. A good attorney guides clients over these daunting legal hurdles and understands the importance of doing so with patience and empathy. David “Dave” Mejias works hard to provide all of his clients with compassionate personal representation. The early loss of his father taught Mejias that emotional support cannot be separated from effective legal representation. He strives to be fully present for clients as he guides them through what he knows can be a wrenching process. Founder and managing partner of the Long Island law firm of Mejias, Milgrim and A...