About David Ian
David Ian Pankin is an attorney based in Brooklyn, New York, specializing in personal injury, bankruptcy, and foreclosure defense. Admitted to the New York State Bar in 1993, he has built a reputable practice over the years. His firm, David I. Pankin, P.C., operates multiple offices in Brooklyn, New York City, and Long Island — This lets the attorney serve clients across the region. David earned his Juris Doctor from Brooklyn Law School in 1992, a prestigious institution known for its rigorous legal education.
Prior to law school, he completed his undergraduate studies at SUNY Albany, where he developed a strong foundation in critical thinking and analysis. During his time at Brooklyn Law School, he worked by clerking at Queller & Fisher, a prominent personal injury firm. This early exposure to the legal field solidified his interest in advocating for clients facing significant challenges. After graduating, David worked at two law firms that focused on personal injury and bankruptcy cases. His experience in these areas laid the groundwork for his own practice, which he founded in 1997.
Since then, David has represented over 15,000 clients in various legal matters, including bankruptcy, personal injury, foreclosure defense, and consumer protection. His firm handles many cases, such as Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcies, debt relief, car accidents, construction accidents, motorcycle accidents, premises liability, truck accidents, and wrongful death claims. In addition to his legal practice, David is an active member of several professional organizations. He is involved with the New York State Bar Association, the Brooklyn Bar Association, the American Bar Association, and the National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys. His commitment to the legal community extends to his service on the Consumer Lawyers' Advisory Committee for the Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of New York, Brooklyn Division.
This role allows him to contribute to important discussions and developments in bankruptcy law. Beyond his professional achievements, David is dedicated to community service. He has provided pro bono Chapter 7 bankruptcy services through Access Justice Brooklyn, assisting individuals who are facing financial hardships. His commitment to helping those in need reflects his dedication to both his clients and the broader community. David’s reputation as a trusted attorney in the New York area is evidence of his hard work, expertise, and unwavering commitment to justice.
