Our teacher and friend: David D. Siegel.

• Jurisdiction: United States
• Date: 22 March 2009
• Author: Borie, Brian C.

David D. Siegel is considered by many to be the foremost authority on the topic of New York Civil Practice. He is most well-known as the editor and writer of the New York State Law Digest, Siegel's Practice Review, numerous CPLR Practice Commentaries, and his textbook, New York Practice. Since 1972, he has been a professor at Albany Law School, where he is currently a Distinguished Professor Emeritus.

On November 18, 2008, the Albany Law School held a tribute for Professor David D. Siegel. Professor Siegers family, friends, colleagues, and students all packed into the Law School's moot courtroom with electric enthusiasm to celebrate not only his unparalleled career but also his remarkable character and personality. Among the guests were members...