David D. Siegel

I am sorry for the loss to your family. I had the honor of being a student in 2 of his classes, and can say he is the greatest teacher, to whom none can compare. He will be missed.

I had a nice visit with David early in July when I visited his home for a swim with my nephews, brother, and sister-in-law. Despite not feeling well he was gracious and in good humor.
Thank you David for giving us Rachel, George, and Patrick. Marge Maurukas

A wonderful teacher, mentor and human being. I benefited immeasurably from being his student and friend. I took every course that he taught at ALS, and if he had taught more, I would have taken them, too. He is surely someone I feel most fortunate to have known and whom I shall miss. My sincerest and deepest sympathies to his family for their loss.

A great man - I am proud to have known him and to have worked with him.

Professor Siegel was one of the best teachers I ever encountered. I took every class that he taught as Albany Law School, even though many of them were New York Practice classes and I knew I would likely spend most of my career practicing elsewhere. He was a simply masterful teacher. I last saw him on a train from New York to Albany. I was returning from arguing a case in the Second Circuit. I introduced myself and he took the time to talk with me...

Dear RoseMarie, Rachel & Sheela,
Our deepest sympathies for your loss. We will always remember David for his humor, brilliance and zest for life, which still shines so brightly in his family.

He had that wonderful ability to allow you to feel an intimate connection with him, watching as he peeled away layers hiding a another nugget of remarkable logic. He was gifted (as he often reminded us in class) with tremendous ability; his beauty was that he actually shared it with true sensitivity, devoid of pomposity and pretense. I will miss him dearly.

Whenever I walk in his woods, which David generously let me share for 20 years, I thank David with all my heart. A good man and a good neighbor.