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PROFILE IN ADDITION TO PROVIDING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND LECTURES ACROSS THE COUNTRY, SCHWARTZAPFEL HAS ALSO RECEIVED THE FOLLOWING RECOGNITIONS:  � President of Alliance for Consumer Rights � New York State Trial Lawyers Association Director Emeritus, First Vice President, and President Elect � New York State Academy of Trial Lawyers, a founder and President Elect Beyond serving clients, Schwartzapfel Lawyers P.C. regularly A Client-First Approach: Protecting the People gives back to the community, donating to more than 100 charities Since the firm’s inception, Schwartzapfel Lawyers P.C. has seen committed to those most in need. Major areas of support the legal field and world change. “The only constant is change,” include health organizations, foundations and charitable trade Schwartzapfel says. “Our firm’s mission hasn’t changed—to hold organizations, children’s charities, faith-based philanthropy, insurance companies and corporations accountable and to help education, family issues, food and housing justice, and the arts.   people receive the justice they deserve.” Schwartzapfel says his marketing strategy has also remained Dedicated to Education the same since starting his business: putting clients first and giving back to the community. His refined and consistent approach to client-centered services has led to helping clients get the money and benefits they deserve. A Presence in the Community Schwartzapfel Lawyers P.C. maintains multiple offices, located in Manhattan, Brooklyn, Bronx, Nassau, Suffolk, and Westchester, providing clients greater access to attorneys and staff.  “We treat our clients like family,” Schwartzapfel says. “We make education—Schwartzapfel Lawyers P.C. offers a scholarship program for students pursuing college as well as law degrees through the Pace University Law School program, and through Touro Law School. The program is specifically designed to benefit students whose parents are union members. The Schwartzapfel Lawyers Humanitarian Scholarships were created to support high school graduates whose education will lead to a career helping others through public service, such as the most difficult situations easier for them. We strive to provide teachers, social workers, healthcare professionals, attorneys, for their financial security for life.” and religious workers.  AN AWARD-WINNING CAREER BY THE NUMBERS Steven Schwartzapfel, founding partner of Schwartzapfel Lawyers P.C., has been recognized for his significant contributions to the area’s legal field, including:  8 In addition to community support, the firm is committed to TOP 10yrs 100 10 consecutive years recognized as a Super Lawyer in The New York Times SNB.COM // CONNECT INNOVATION FALL 2019 // RANKED ONE OF FORBES' BEST BANKS OF 2019 A Top 100 Trial Lawyer Recognized by both the National Trial Lawyers and The American Trial Lawyers Association