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Steven J. Schwartzapfel is the founding Member of Schwartzapfel Lawyers P.C., one of the most prominent and well respected Plaintiff’s personal injury law firms in New York.
Steven attended the State University of New York at Buffalo where he earned his B.A. degree with honors in 1977 and went on to graduate with Pace University School of Law’s second class in 1980.
Steven has been a member, director, and officer and Past President-elect of the New York State Trial Lawyers Association, and currently serves as a Director Emeritus. Steven served as the first President of the Alliance for Consumer Rights, and is also a founding member, Director and First Vice-President Officer of the New York State Academy of Trial Lawyers. He has served on the Judicial Screening Committees for the Supreme Court, Appellate Division and New York Court of Appeals, in addition to serving on the Committee on Professional Discipline.
Steven has also served as chairperson and faculty lecturing to attorneys within and outside the country on many topics including trying cases, negotiation, strategies and tactics, decisions and statutes, insurance issues, law office management, client relations and ethics.
Steven has founded , a Web site designed to provide information and other resources for the working families and socially and/or economically disenfranchised of New York.
Steven has been awarded the prestigious AV rating in Martindale-Hubbell, named to The New York Super Lawyers List and selected as one of the 2007 Top 100 Trial Lawyers by the American Trial Lawyers Association.
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State: New York
Acquired: 1981
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600 Old Country Road, Suite 450, Garden City, NY, 11530
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Posted by Allen | March 09, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury
Best Personal Injury Attorney in New York
I can't recommend Schwartzapfel Lawyers enough! They have changed my life forever after a serious injury at a construction work site. He and his team were with me every step of my case and the outcome (settlement) were absolutely first rate.
Posted by Laura | September 01, 2015
Best Lawyer I've ever dealt with
i have been dealing with Mr. Schwartzapfel since the 1980's! I can honestly say I've never met anyone that will fight for what you deserve like Steve does!!!
"I endorse Steven 100%! We have worked together on several matters and he regularly refers cases to my office. But for the really big cases, there is no one else that you should go to. He has an incredible track record of great settlements and verdicts and isn't afraid to take a case the distance!"
"Steven is a top notch attorney that has built a solid reputation in the legal industry. His team takes great pride in exceeding clients expectations from start to finish. Steven is invested with each and every client and delivers compassion along with the results you need and expect. No doubt, he is one of the best in the industry!"
"Steven Schwartzapfel and his firm are fighters. They know how to get the job done. They are principled, experienced and exceptional lawyers. They care about their clients and work day and night to get the most money they can for a claim. His is the only firm I would call to represent me, my family or friends."
"Over the past year I have gotten to know Steven very well. His compassion for his clients is unprecedented, always putting their interests first and doing what it takes to achieve success. I have the utmost respect for Steven personally and professionally and have asked him for legal advice when my family needed help."
"Steven Schwartzapfel is one of the best in the industry. He's knowledgeable, professional and well qualified. He treats his clients with such care, that they feel like family. Without hesitation, anyone who’s in the metropolitan area, I would recommend them to Schwartzapfel Lawyers P.C."
"Top notch high profile attorney with brilliant legal mind and compassionate heart. He is a hugely positive influence in legal community nationwide and his wise counsel is highly valued by myself and many other lawyers."
"I have known Steven for several years he is extremely dedicated to his clients and his practice. He believes that the clients come first and always fights hard for them. I highly reccommend him and would use him as a lawyer for my friends and family."
"I highly recommend this lawyer. Steven is a true warrior for his clients. I can say without hesitation that he is one of the top litigators in New York, if not the entire country."
"I endorse this lawyer. Steven is a hard fighting and honest advocate for the injured. One of NYC's finest lawyers."
"I endorse this lawyer. Steve is an excellent attorney with a wide range of knowledge and experience. More importantly, Steve cares deeply about his client and has obtained tremendous results for Amy of of his clients."
"I endorse this lawyer. Steven Schwartzapfel is an extremely talented, dedicated and effective attorney. His reputation for plaintiff's personal injury reputation is deservedly outstanding. I recommend him with enthusiasm."
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2019
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2018
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2018
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2015
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2014
Litigators Award, Trial Lawyers Board of Regents
2014
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2014
Superb Rated Attorney, AVVO
2014
Long Island's Top Rated Lawyers, Legal Leaders
2014
Long Island Top Rated Lawyers, Wall Street Journal
2014
Long Island Top Rated Lawyers, Newsday
2013
New York Super Lawyers Metro Edition, New York Super Lawyers
2013
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2013
Top Legal Eagle, Long Island Pulse Magazine
2012
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, American Trial Lawyers Association
2012
New York Super Lawyers Metro Edition, New York Super Lawyers
2012
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2011
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, American Trial Lawyers Association
2011
Top Legal Eagle, Long Island Pulse Magazine
2011
New York Super Lawyers Metro Edition, New York Super Lawyers
2011
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2010
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2010
New York Super Lawyers Metro Edition, New York Super Lawyers
2010
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, American Trial Lawyers Association
2009
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2009
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, American Trial Lawyers Association
2009
New York Super Lawyers Metro Edition, New York Super Lawyers
2008
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2008
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, American Trial Lawyers Association
2008
Distinguished Service Award, Pace University School of Law
2008
New York Super Lawyers Metro Edition, New York Super Lawyers
2007
AV rating, Martindale-Hubbell
2007
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, American Trial Lawyers Association
2003
President's Award, New York State Trial Lawyers Association
2002
President's Award, New York State Trial Lawyers Association
1983 - Present
Founding Member, Schwartzapfel Lawyers
2013 - Present
New York State Academy of Trial LawyersPresident-Elect
2004 - Present
New York State Academy of Trial LawyersDirector Emeritus
1996 - Present
New York State Trial Lawyers AssociationOfficer
1993 - Present
New York State Trial Lawyers AssociationBoard of Directors Member
1990 - Present
New York State Trial Lawyers AssociationMember
1981 - Present
New York State Bar AssociationMember
President
Member
Treasurer
Founding Member
President
Member
Judicial Screening Committee Reported to Governor Cuomo & Pataki
Member
Co-Chairperson
Committee on Professional Discipline Member
Member
2008 - 2009
New York State Academy of Trial LawyersDirector At Large
2007 - 2008
New York State Academy of Trial Lawyers1st JD Representative
2004 - 2009
New York State Academy of Trial LawyersDirector
2004 - 2007
New York State Academy of Trial Lawyers1st Dept VP
2003 - 2004
New York State Trial Lawyers AssociationPresident-Elect
1999 - 2000
New York State Trial Lawyers AssociationSecretary
1998 - 1999
New York State Trial Lawyers AssociationSecond Vice President
1997 - 1998
New York State Trial Lawyers AssociationDeputy Treasurer
1996 - 1997
New York State Trial Lawyers AssociationParliamentarian
1992 - 1997
New York State Trial Lawyers AssociationDirector
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1980
J.D
1977
B.A. with Honors
1999
How to Handle a Neck and Back Injury Case
1996
Insurance
2011
2007
2002
English
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