Steven J. Schwartzapfel

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Steven J. Schwartzapfel

5.0
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Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 44 years

Personal injury Lawyer at Garden City, NY
Practice Areas: Personal Injury, Slip and Fall Accident, Car Accidents, Wrongful Death

600 Old Country Road, Suite 450, Garden City, NY

About Steven

Biography

WHEN WE FIGHT FOR SOMEONE… IT’S PERSONAL! CALL US TODAY!

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Personal Injury 50%

50%
Car Accident 20%

20%
Slip and Fall Accident 20%

20%
Wrongful Death 10%

10%

Fees and Rates

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Awards

AV Preeminent Peer Review Rating

Licenses

Licensed in New York for 44 years

State: New York

Acquired: 1981

Currently Registered

No misconduct found

Location

Schwartzapfel Lawyers PC

600 Old Country Road, Suite 450, Garden City, NY, 11530

fightingforyou.com/

Online Presence

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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!!!

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Steven J. Schwartzapfel's Lawyer Endorsements

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Michael Goldberg

Personal injury lawyer | Mar 10

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"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!"

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Jan Dils

Unknown lawyer | Nov 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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!"

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George Sink

Car accident lawyer | Nov 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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Kenneth LaVan

Car accident lawyer | Nov 11

Relationship: Other

"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."

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Paul Harding

Personal injury lawyer | Nov 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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Scott Monge

Personal injury lawyer | Nov 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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Rob Levine

Personal injury lawyer | Nov 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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Lawrence Disparti

Personal injury lawyer | Aug 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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Spencer Aronfeld

Workers compensation lawyer | May 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Steven is a hard fighting and honest advocate for the injured. One of NYC's finest lawyers."

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Russell Berkowitz

Personal injury lawyer | Feb 14

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"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."

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Joel Weiss

Personal injury lawyer | Feb 14

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"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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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2025

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2024

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2023

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2022

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2021

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2020

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2019

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

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

Work Experience

1983 - Present

Founding Member, Schwartzapfel Lawyers

Associations

2013 - Present

New York State Academy of Trial Lawyers

President-Elect

2004 - Present

New York State Academy of Trial Lawyers

Director Emeritus

1996 - Present

New York State Trial Lawyers Association

Officer

1993 - Present

New York State Trial Lawyers Association

Board of Directors Member

1990 - Present

New York State Trial Lawyers Association

Member

1981 - Present

New York State Bar Association

Member

New York State Trial Lawyers Association

President

American Association for Justice

Member

New York State Trial Lawyers Association

Treasurer

New York State Academy of Trial Lawyers

Founding Member

Alliance for Consumer Rights

President

Committee on Professional Discipline

Member

New York Court of Appeals

Judicial Screening Committee Reported to Governor Cuomo & Pataki

Judicial Screening Committee for Supreme Court and Appellate Division

Member

Alliance for Consumer Rights

Co-Chairperson

New York County Lawyers Association

Committee on Professional Discipline Member

Judicial Screening Committee for Bronx County and New York County

Member

2008 - 2009

New York State Academy of Trial Lawyers

Director At Large

2007 - 2008

New York State Academy of Trial Lawyers

1st JD Representative

2004 - 2009

New York State Academy of Trial Lawyers

Director

2004 - 2007

New York State Academy of Trial Lawyers

1st Dept VP

2003 - 2004

New York State Trial Lawyers Association

President-Elect

1999 - 2000

New York State Trial Lawyers Association

Secretary

1998 - 1999

New York State Trial Lawyers Association

Second Vice President

1997 - 1998

New York State Trial Lawyers Association

Deputy Treasurer

1996 - 1997

New York State Trial Lawyers Association

Parliamentarian

1992 - 1997

New York State Trial Lawyers Association

Director

Sample of Legal Cases

Medical Malpractice Case

$3.8 Million

Wrongful Death Case

$3 Million

Brain Damaged Baby

$5.5 Million

Union Laborers

$6 Million

Erb's Palsy

$9 Million

Brain Damaged Baby

$27 Million

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Education

1980

Pace University School of Law

J.D

1977

State University of New York at Buffalo

B.A. with Honors

Speaking Engagements

1999

NYSBA

How to Handle a Neck and Back Injury Case

1996

New York State Trial Lawyers

Insurance

Publications

2011

Steven Schwartzapfel 7 Costly Mistakes That Can Ruin Your Social Security Disability Claim

2007

Schwartzapfel Lawyers New York Safety Net

2002

Schwartzapfel Lawyers Fighting For You

Languages

English

Spanish

Activity

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