A 2002 graduate of Fordham Law School, Mr. Schietzelt has quickly gained recognition as a prominent litigator in New York City and beyond. Having obtained a number of multi-million dollar outcomes for his clients over the years, Mr. Schietzelt has been recognized by Superlawyers Magazine eight straight years.
When away from the courtroom Mr. Schietzelt trains and competes in Beach Volleyball on the professional and semi-professional level. He sits on the Board of Directors for a local high school, coaches Youth baseball and basketball, and passes on his knowledge to the next genertion of lawyers as a Professor of Business Law and Ethics at Sacred Heart University.
Languages spoken
Polish, English, Spanish
Pena & Kahn, PLLC
1250 Waters Place
Suite 901
Bronx, NY, 10461
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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NY | Delinquent | 2003 | 02/24/2022 |
Legal answers | 13 |
Legal guides | 0 |
Award name | Grantor | Date Granted |
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Super Lawyer | Super Lawyers Magazine | 2017 |
Rising Star | Super Lawyers | 2016 |
10 Best Under 40 | American Institute of Personal Injury Attorneys | 2016 |
Rising Star | Super Lawyers | 2015 |
Rising Star | Super Lawyers | 2014 |
Client's Choice Award | AVVO | 2014 |
Rising Star | Super Lawyers | 2013 |
Recognized for one of the top NY Jury Verdicts of 2009 | New York State Jury Verdict Reporter | 2009 |
Phillip R. Fusco Memorial Award | Fordham University School of Law | 2001 |
Member | Million Dollar Advocates Forum | N/A |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Professor | Sacred Heart University | 2015 - Present |
Trial Attorney | Pena & Kahn, PLLC | 2015 - Present |
Of Counsel | Silverson, Pareres & Lombardi, LLP | 2005 - 2015 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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Urban Assembly Gateway School For Technology | Board of Directors | 2014 - Present |
Sacred Heart University Institutional Review Board | Board Member | 2014 - Present |
The Pinnacle Network | President | 2010 - Present |
New York State Trial Lawyers Association | Member | 2001 - Present |
Publication name | Title | Date |
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Fordham International Law Journal | Associate Editor | 2001 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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Fordham University School of Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 2002 |
Sacred Heart University | BS - Bachelor of Science | 1999 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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Faculty Lecture | Legal and Ethical Responsibilities in Business | 2015 |
Annual Mixer | Protecting Your Business From Liability Claims | 2013 |
Case name | Outcome |
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Bolar v. 858 Beck St. LLC | 315,000 |
Seay v. Wright and New York Presbyterian Medical Center | Plaintiff's verdict 800,000 |
Bruno v. Hardart, et al | $750,000 |
Guylian v. Aranoff | Plaintiff's verdict |
Jane Doe v. Smith, M.D. and XYZ Hospital | Plaintiff's verdict $3.75 million |
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Lowrance Fisher, Litigation Attorney on Nov 17, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. A great contributor on avvo.
Betty Yusupov, Personal injury Attorney on Jul 27, 2015
Relationship: Worked together on matter
Jeff really puts his clients first, and is very responsive to them. In addition, Jeff is a tremendously knowledgeable and talented attorney. He is a pleasure to work with and a very honest and open person. He provides guidance and help to his peers, and strives for the best outcome for his clients. He has a very knee sense for litigation, and a great charisma in the court room. He's an all around great guy, and a highly trustworthy individual.
Lowrance Fisher, Litigation Attorney on Nov 17, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. A great contributor on avvo.
Betty Yusupov, Personal injury Attorney on Jul 27, 2015
Relationship: Worked together on matter
Jeff really puts his clients first, and is very responsive to them. In addition, Jeff is a tremendously knowledgeable and talented attorney. He is a pleasure to work with and a very honest and open person. He provides guidance and help to his peers, and strives for the best outcome for his clients. He has a very knee sense for litigation, and a great charisma in the court room. He's an all around great guy, and a highly trustworthy individual.
Timothy Eskridge, Litigation Attorney on Jul 5, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Jeff is a fantastic and dedicated attorney.
Rocco Riccobono, Personal injury Attorney on Feb 7, 2014
Relationship: Worked together on matter
I have worked with Jeff on various personal injury cases and he is an excellent attorney. He advocates zealously for his clients from the inception of the case through trial.
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