Steven J. Schwartzapfel

Founding Partner

For more than forty years, Steven Schwartzapfel has been one of New York’s most prominent and respected personal injury attorneys. His reputation as a top trial lawyer and negotiator has secured hundreds of millions of dollars for those that have been injured, maimed, disabled, or killed. As the founding Partner of Schwartzapfel Lawyers P.C., he has built an institution upon the guiding principle of putting the client’s best interest first and representing clients at the highest level. When Steve and his team step into the courtroom, they bring an arsenal of experience, skill, tenacity, and resources largely unmatched in the industry.

Steven’s commitment to justice is a personal one. With a father who battled multiple sclerosis, Steve saw firsthand the overwhelming challenges families face when a loved one suffers. He's lived the frustration of life's simple tasks becoming huge obstacles, and the uncertainty of not being able to work. Steven has dedicated his life’s work to treating each client like a family member, and the results speak for themselves.

He is a pillar of the legal community, having served as President elect of both New York State Trial Lawyers Association and the New York State Academy of Trial Lawyers for which he was a Founding Member. Steven was also the First President of the Alliance for Consumer Rights, a political action committee protecting the public. His leadership positioned him to advise on multiple judicial screening committees, helping appoint judges to the courts. Steven is a certified member of the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum, a top-tier award in the United States. All of these accomplishments are part of his commitment to be the best advocate for his clients. Steven is truly most proud of the many hundreds of 5-Star Google reviews he receives, and that the majority of clients are referred to by other clients whose lives have been changed. Steven, his partners, and firm are there every step of the way to make a difficult situation easier.

Both of Steve’s parents were teachers and he has founded scholarships to Pace University Law School and Touro Law School. Steven also founded the Schwartzapfel Lawyers Humanitarian Scholarships for high school students focusing their studies on careers in public service fields, such as teaching, social work, nursing etc.

Steven is an Eagle Scout, a lifelong honor that symbolizes leadership, dedication and commitment to community service. He has dedicated his life to helping others, supporting community, philanthropy, and charitable giving.

Steven has spent a lifetime representing those who are injured or killed, and to this day continues to set groundbreaking results. Under his watch, Schwartzapfel Lawyers is recognized by insurance companies, defense lawyers and Judges as a premier firm in the State of New York, always prepared, ready for trial and regularly achieving among the highest verdicts and settlements year after year. Steve is relentless in drive and determination, refusing to be outspent, outsmarted, or outworked. Schwartzapfel Lawyers’ reputation for excellence is not a given – it is well earned, and it is deserved.