About Lawrence D.
Lawrence D. Engle is an attorney based in White Plains, New York, with over four decades of legal experience. He specializes in various areas of law, including personal injury, business law, real estate law, traffic tickets, and landlord-tenant matters. Admitted to the New York State Bar in 1983, Mr. Engle has been serving clients throughout the Hudson Valley and Metropolitan Area, establishing a reputation for thorough and effective legal representation. Mr. Engle earned his Juris Doctor from the State University of New York at Buffalo in 1982, building upon his Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science and Policy, which he obtained from the same institution in 1979. His legal career began as a trial lawyer and managing attorney for a boutique personal injury firm in New York City.
During this time, he represented clients suffering from severe personal injuries, including complex medical malpractice claims and traumatic brain injuries. This foundational experience gave him the skills necessary to handle the details of personal injury law. In 2000, Mr. Engle established his own practice in Westchester County. His firm focuses on a diverse range of legal services, including real property transactions, land use, zoning, and general litigation. He also specializes in not-for-profit and religious corporations law, as well as commercial and business-related transactions. Mr. Engle represents many clients, including individuals, developers, property and business owners, prospective purchasers and sellers, and not-for-profits.
His ability to mediate and arbitrate disputes has proven invaluable in resolving complex legal issues efficiently. Beyond his legal practice, Mr. Engle is deeply committed to community service. He has served on the Village of Rye Brook Ethics Committee and the Board of Directors of the Westchester Jewish Council, where he chairs its Combating Racism Committee. His previous role as Rye Town Prosecutor further highlights his dedication to public service. Additionally, he was elected to three consecutive terms as a Trustee of the Blind Brook School District, Board of Education, where he served two years as its President. During his nine-year tenure on the Board of Education, he oversaw the creation of $40 million operational budgets and multiple facility construction projects exceeding $15 million. Mr.
Engle is an active member of several professional organizations, including the Westchester County Bar Association and the White Plains Bar Association. He is also a member of the New York State Bar Association, participating in various sections such as Business Law, Environmental & Energy Law, Real Property Law, and Torts, Insurance & Compensation Law. His experience and commitment to both his clients and community make him a respected figure in the legal field. Mr. Engle maintains his office at 44 Church Street, White Plains, NY 10601. He can be reached by phone at (914) 251-0920 or via email at engle.lawrence@gmail.com.
