Stephen J. McGiff

Stephen J. McGiff

5.0
Rating: 9.6

Licensed for 35 years

Litigation Lawyer at Patchogue, NY
Practice Areas: Litigation, Real Estate, Car Accidents ... +2 more

96 South Ocean Ave., Patchogue, NY

About Stephen

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Car Accident 25%

32 years

25%
Litigation 25%

Personal injury

36 years

25%
Real Estate 25%

29 years

25%

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Licenses

Licensed in New York for 35 years

State: New York

Acquired: 1991

Currently Registered

No misconduct found

Location

McGiff Halverson LLP

96 South Ocean Ave., Patchogue, NY, 11772-2841

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Stephen J. McGiff's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

2 Client Reviews

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Posted by Chris | November 4, 2022 | Consulted Attorney

This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.

Helped me a lot with my insurance question

Awesome attorney, well mannered. Good communication. Very Knowledgeable on all matters. CALLS YOU BACK PROMPTLY! Highly recommend. Chris

Posted by anonymous | November 24, 2014

A firm that gets results!

Steve McGiff and his firm have represented me on a couple of different matters. These are the guys I turn to when I need results. Each of my cases were handled in a professional and most efficient matter. I'd highly recomend McGiff Halverson.

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Stephen J. McGiff's Lawyer Endorsements

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Personal injury lawyer | Dec 30

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"I endorse this lawyer. Excellent immigration attorney with a great level of professionalism and experience."

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Robert Dooley

Litigation lawyer | Nov 12

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Experience

Rating:  9.6 (Superb)

Honors

2014

BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2009

Man of Year, Spotlight on Children

2007

Man of Year, Faith in The Future Inc.

Work Experience

2012 - Present

Partner, McGiff Halverson LLP

2006 - 2012

Partner, Stephen J. McGiff P.C.

2004 - 2012

Deputy Mayor/Trustee, Village Of Patchogue, NY

1993 - 1996

Trial Attorney, Travelers Insurance Co.

1990 - 1993

Assistant District Attorney, District Attorney Kings County (Brooklyn)

Associations

2013 - Present

Brehon Society of Suffolk County

President

2012 - Present

Brehon Society of Suffolk County

Past Vice President

2011 - Present

Defense Association of New York

Attorney Member

New York State Bar Association

Claims Litigation Management

Sample of Legal Cases

Brust v BC HOA

finding of no discrimination

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Education

1990

St John's University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1987

United States Army Infantry School

Officer Basic Course

1986

Fordham University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2000

St. Johns University Continuing Legal Education

Starting a Law Practice

Languages

English

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