David M. Ardam, Esq

David M. Ardam is now retired from the practice of law. In 2024, his practice was absorbed into The Palermo Firm, continuing the work and client relationships he developed during more than four decades of practicing law on Long Island.

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David graduated with distinction from The John Marshall Law School, now known as the University of Illinois Chicago School of Law. He began his legal career in 1979 with a judicial clerkship at the Appellate Division of the New York State Supreme Court, Second Department. After entering private practice in 1981, he represented clients in a wide range of civil, criminal and transactional matters.

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David also served the Suffolk County community as a Small Claims Court arbitrator for more than 35 years and as Associate Village Justice for the Incorporated Village of Farmingdale. Outside the courtroom, he was a longtime member and past president of the Rotary Club of Commack-Kings Park and served as a Rotary International district governor from 2007 to 2008. He has also served on the Board of Directors of Gift of Life Long Island, New York, Inc. as corporate secretary.