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about Harry C. Demiris, Jr.

Long Island Attorney at Law

With over 25 years of experience, Mr. Demiris is our senior litigator with extensive experience managing complex litigation matters in Federal and State Courts. He has litigated cases involving motor vehicle accidents, premises liability incidents, and construction accidents involving serious injuries; contract disputes; business partnership dissolutions and shareholder buy-outs; real estate disputes; and a vast array of related civil and personal injury cases. Mr. Demiris is recognized as a premier negotiator relating to commercial business matters and real estate transactions.
Contact Information

Phone:  (516) 997-9354
Fax:       (516) 997-9393

E-mail:  hdemiris@demirislaw.com
Office:    Westbury, NY 

Languages:  English & Spanish 

He received his B.S. from the United States Naval Academy and his J.D., magna cum laude, from the University of Miami School of Law. 

Following graduation from the United States Naval Academy, Mr. Demiris served as a shipboard engineer on the USS Blakely. Achieving the rank of Lieutenant, Mr. Demiris was assigned as a Logistics Officer for NATO force operations in the North Atlantic Ocean with Combat Logistics Group 2.

Mr. Demiris is a Distinguished Past President of the East Meadow Kiwanis Club and is very active in the Kiwanis community.

He is also a member of the Admissions Department for the United States Naval Academy where he serves as a Blue & Gold Officer on Long Island.

Mr. Demiris is a Trustee of St. Paul Greek Orthodox Cathedral in Hempstead, New York.

Mr. Demiris is admitted to practice in all Courts of the State of New York and before the U.S. District Courts for the Eastern and Southern Districts of New York.

Bar Admissions

New York State
U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York 

Professional Associations and Memberships

American Association for Justice
New York State Bar Association
Nassau County Bar Association
Member and Distinguished Past President of East Meadow Kiwanis Club
Member and Past Board Member of the Hempstead Golf & Country Club
Board Member of The Greek Orthodox Cathedral of St. Paul, Hempstead, NY 

Awards & Recognitions

2021 Lawyers of Distinction, Recognized in Civil Litigation

Military Experience

Lieutenant, United States Navy
United States Naval Academy Blue & Gold Officer 

press

In The news

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Education

University of Miami School of Law, Coral Gables, Florida J.D.
Magna Cum Laude
Order of the Coif
United States Naval Academy, B.S. 

Speaking Engagements

Continuing Legal Education at St. John’s University, 2011

Causes

Animal Welfare • Children • Civil Rights and Social Action • Economic Empowerment • Education • Environment • Health • Human Rights • Politics • Poverty Alleviation • Science and Technology • Social Services