Steven Schwartz > Chaffetz Lindsey LLP > New York, United States > Lawyer Profile

Chaffetz Lindsey LLP
1700 Broadway, 33rd Floor
New York, NY USA 10019
NEW YORK
United States

Work Department

Insurance/Reinsurance

Position

Partner

Career

Since the early 1990s, Steve Schwartz has devoted much of his practice to insurance and reinsurance litigation and arbitration. He has handled reinsurance disputes ranging from asbestos allocation matters to disputes involving insurance insolvency, spirals, MGAs, and finite risk reinsurance. In addition, Steve has handled insurance coverage litigation, as well as commercial litigation arising out of acquisitions of reinsurance companies and other corporate transactions. Steve has first-chaired numerous arbitration hearings and trials, and has been recognized by Chambers USA, Legal 500, and the International Who’s Who of Insurance & Reinsurance Lawyers. A frequent writer and speaker, Steve is the author of Reinsurance Law: An Analytic Approach, a leading treatise published by Law Journal Press.

Education

  • J.D., Columbia Law School (Harlan Fiske Stone Scholar)
  • A.B., Princeton University cum laude

Lawyer Rankings

United States > Insurance > Advice to insurers

(Hall of Fame)

Steven SchwartzChaffetz Lindsey LLP

Chaffetz Lindsey LLP, a New York boutique firm, is recognized for its experience in intricate insurance and reinsurance disputes. The practice represents major clients, including some of the world’s leading insurance companies, benefitting from a robust international network and extensive cross-border experience that enhances their capacity to handle multi-jurisdictional disputes. Leadership within the practice is divided among four individuals. Charles Scibetta currently leads several significant cases encompassing mass tort liability, pollution matters, professional sporting industry claims, professional liability exposures, and COVID-19-related property disputes. Working alongside him, Cecilia Moss manages a diverse portfolio, handling issues such as asbestos, construction losses, environmental contaminations, and 9/11-related losses, with a strong record of chairing disputes in state and federal court, as well as domestic and international arbitration. Operating in both New York and California, Peter Chaffetz has first-chaired a number of trials and arbitrations addressing critical issues in the insurance and reinsurance industry, while Steven Schwartz supports the practice through significant trial and arbitration experience, with capabilities extending to handling cases related to mergers and acquisitions of reinsurance companies. Other key contacts include Andrew Poplinger and Erin Valentine, both based in New York.