Schwartzapfel Lawyers

What Schwartzapfel Lawyers does

Schwartzapfel Lawyers, operating as Schwartzapfel Holbrook P.C., is a New York-based personal injury law firm founded in 1980 by Steven Schwartzapfel and headquartered in Garden City, NY. The firm is exclusively focused on personal injury and wrongful death claims across three integrated practice areas: construction accidents (including NY Labor Law §240, §200, and §241(6) third-party claims against property owners and general contractors), car accidents (No-Fault insurance, serious injury threshold, uninsured/underinsured motorist claims), and Workers' Compensation (including identification of supplemental third-party liability). All matters are handled on a contingency-fee basis at approximately one-third of recovery in most personal injury cases; Workers' Compensation fees are set by the Workers' Compensation Board. No fee is charged unless the firm obtains a recovery for the client.

The firm's go-to-market is sales-led direct-to-consumer intake in the New York City and Long Island markets. New clients are acquired through earned media (CBS, ABC, News 12, 1010 WINS, Newsday), 1,000+ Five Star Google Reviews, organic search via SEO-driven FAQ content, video testimonials, and a referral network across major construction trade unions (LIUNA, Iron Workers Local 1298, IUEC, IUOE, Insulators Local 12, NYDCC). Technology is limited to a digital intake platform with SMS-based form delivery and case management systems for litigation and Workers' Compensation claims. The firm does not operate any app, API, or third-party integrations and has no disclosed AI/ML capabilities.

Schwartzapfel Lawyers is privately held by its founding partner and partners (Chris Holbrook, Michael Reiner, Sachin Gadh) with no external investors or institutional funding. The firm has historically secured multi-million dollar verdicts and settlements in NY, including a $265M global recovery representing one of eight wrongful death victims in the Amtrak Philadelphia train wreck MDL, a $24.75M recovery for a union laborer, and numerous seven-figure settlements for construction workers and motor vehicle accident victims. Operating geography is restricted to New York State; the firm has not expanded into adjacent states.

Name

Schwartzapfel Lawyers

Legal name

Schwartzapfel Holbrook

Website

https://fightingforyou.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1980

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Schwartzapfel Lawyers (Schwartzapfel Holbrook P.C.) is a New York personal injury law firm serving injured construction workers, motor vehicle accident victims, and Workers' Compensation claimants in NYC and Long Island on a contingency-fee basis.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Personal Injury Legal Services

NAICS

Legal Services (5411), Offices of Lawyers (541110)

SIC

Services-Legal Services (8111)

akta.pro primary industry

Personal Injury & Insurance Defense (BPAHAAAM)

Keywords

• Personal injury law
• Construction accident litigation
• Car accident representation
• Workers compensation claims
• Wrongful death lawsuits

Headquarters

HQ city

New York

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Contingency Fee - Personal Injury: Personal injury cases (construction accidents, car accidents, wrongful death) are handled on a contingency fee basis. In most New York personal injury matters, the attorney fee is one-third of the recovery. No fee is charged unless the firm wins the case.
2. Workers' Compensation Legal Fees: Workers' compensation attorney fees are set by the Workers' Compensation Board and approved by the Board. No fee is charged if no benefits are recovered. Workers' compensation provides medical coverage and weekly wage benefits.
3. Third-Party Personal Injury Lawsuits: Third-party lawsuits against general contractors, property owners, subcontractors, or equipment manufacturers allow recovery for pain and suffering and full economic damages, separate from workers' compensation. These cases are handled in addition to workers' comp benefits.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Schwartzapfel Holbrook is a personal injury law firm exclusively handling injury and wrongful death claims for injured individuals in New York. The firm's practice areas are Construction Accidents (New York Labor Law §§240, 200, 241(6) claims and third-party lawsuits against property owners and contractors), Car Accidents (No-Fault insurance claims, serious injury threshold cases, and third-party liability), and Workers' Compensation (Board-approved fees plus supplemental third-party suits). All matters are handled on a contingency fee basis, with most personal injury cases charged at one-third of the recovery and no fee charged unless the firm wins.

Product overview

Schwartzapfel Holbrook is a personal injury law firm offering a unified suite of legal services focused exclusively on injury and wrongful death claims. The firm's core offerings consist of three integrated practice areas: Construction Accidents legal services (handling labor law violations, scaffolding accidents, and worksite injuries), Car Accidents legal services (covering vehicle collisions, No-Fault claims, and serious injury threshold cases), and Workers' Compensation legal services (navigating the comp system while identifying third-party liability opportunities). All services are delivered through a contingency-based fee structure with no upfront costs to clients.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Construction Accidents Legal Services Legal representation for construction workers injured on New York job sites, covering falls from heights, falling objects, scaffolding accidents, and violations of New York Labor Law §§240, 200, and 241(6), including third-party lawsuits against general contractors, property owners, subcontractors, and equipment manufacturers for full economic damages and pain and suffering beyond Workers' Compensation.
• Car Accidents Legal Services Legal representation for individuals injured in car, truck, motorcycle, pedestrian, and rideshare (Uber/Lyft) accidents throughout New York City and Long Island, handling No-Fault insurance claims (30-day filing deadline), serious injury threshold cases under New York Insurance Law, uninsured/underinsured motorist claims, and third-party liability lawsuits against at-fault drivers.
• Workers' Compensation Legal Services Legal representation for workers injured in the course of New York employment, navigating the Workers' Compensation system for medical treatment, weekly wage replacement, and permanent disability awards, while identifying and pursuing third-party personal injury claims for additional recovery beyond comp benefits.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over $265 million global recovery in the Amtrak train wreck case representing one of eight wrongful death victims
• +7 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Laborers' International Union of North America (LIUNA)coreOthersSchwartzapfel Holbrook represents injured LIUNA union laborers in personal injury and construction accident cases. The firm is endorsed by or regularly represents members of this labor union. Union representation appears on the firm's website as a trust signal and is referenced in case results.
• Iron Workers Local 1298coreOthersSchwartzapfel Holbrook handles injury cases for Iron Workers Local 1298 members. The union seal is featured on the firm's construction accident page. The firm has obtained multi-million dollar recoveries for union iron workers injured on construction sites.
• International Union of Elevator Constructors (IUEC)coreOthersSchwartzapfel Holbrook represents injured elevator constructor members of IUEC. The union seal is featured on the firm's construction accident page. Elevator constructors face unique hazards on construction sites.
• International Union of Operating Engineers (IUOE)coreOthersSchwartzapfel Holbrook handles injury cases for IUOE members who operate heavy construction equipment. The union seal appears on the firm's website. Operating engineers face risks from heavy machinery and equipment on construction sites.
• Insulators Local 12coreOthersSchwartzapfel Holbrook represents injured insulation workers from Insulators Local 12. The firm secured a $5,750,000 recovery for a union insulator who injured his head, neck, and shoulder from a fall on a Suffolk County construction site. The union seal is featured on the firm's construction accident page.
• New York District Council of Carpenters (NYDCC)coreOthersSchwartzapfel Holbrook handles injury cases for NYDCC carpenter members. The union seal appears on the firm's construction accident page. Carpenters face hazards including falls, falling objects, and machinery accidents on construction sites.
• Laborers' International Union of North America (LIUNA) - Workers' CompensationcoreOthersSchwartzapfel Holbrook handles workers' compensation cases for LIUNA members. Notable results include a $25.5 million recovery for a laborer seriously injured by steel plates and a $9.5 million recovery for a mechanic crushed by a falling elevator, both of which also involved workers' compensation claims.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Block O'Toole & Murphy: NYC-based personal injury law firm with a parallel reputation for construction accident and Labor Law cases. Directly comparable to Schwartzapfel Holbrook in practice focus (PI/construction accidents), NY geographic base, contingency fee model, and track record of high-value verdicts.
• Gair, Gair & Brofman: Long Island personal injury firm based in Garden City/Manhattan. Same regional footprint as Schwartzapfel Holbrook, similar practice mix including construction and motor vehicle accidents, similar contingency-fee economics, and a similarly trial-focused reputation in the NYC/LI market.
• Cellino Law: High-profile New York personal injury firm (formerly Cellino & Barnes). Same contingency model and aggressive marketing approach (TV, branding, digital intake) for auto/PI cases in NY, making it a directly comparable peer for acquisition and case-mix economics.
• Gersowitz Libo & Korek: NYC/Long Island personal injury firm with overlapping PI practice including construction accidents and motor vehicle cases. Comparable contingency-fee business model and a similarly selective approach to high-value injury claims.
• The Barnes Firm: New York personal injury firm that emerged from the Cellino & Barnes split. Directly competes in NY auto accident and PI space with a strong digital and TV marketing presence, parallel contingency pricing, and similar case-mix profile.
• Hach & Rose: NYC-based personal injury firm with significant construction accident and Labor Law practice. Directly comparable in plaintiff-side PI/construction specialization, NY geography, and contingency fee structure.
• Edelman & Edelman, PLLC: Long Island personal injury firm covering auto, construction, and workers' compensation cases. Comparable in regional focus (Long Island), contingency fee model, and broad PI claim types to Schwartzapfel Holbrook.

Broad incumbents

• Morgan & Morgan: Largest U.S. personal injury law firm with a New York presence. Comparable plaintiff-side PI practice and contingency pricing across auto, construction, and workers' comp, but operates broadly at national scale rather than focusing on NY Labor Law like Schwartzapfel Holbrook.
• Jacoby & Meyers: Long-standing U.S. personal injury firm with NY offices. Same plaintiff-side PI/auto accident practice and contingency model, but a broader multi-state footprint and more standardized mass-market approach versus Schwartzapfel Holbrook's selective, trial-ready positioning.

Others

• Special Funds Conservation Group (Workers' Compensation defense/claim administration): New York-administered workers' compensation entity. Not a competitor but an adjacent/counterparty actor in the same workers' compensation system that Schwartzapfel Holbrook practices in; useful context for understanding the regulatory and counterparty environment of the firm's workers' comp practice.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/NYattorneys
• Facebookfacebook.com/Schwartzapfel
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/schwartzapfel-lawyers-p-c

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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