Robert Schirtzer
@robertschirtzer
Experienced litigation attorney with deep trial, deposition, and no-fault insurance expertise.
What I'm looking for
I am an experienced litigation attorney licensed in New York with a career focused on personal injury, no-fault insurance, foreclosure defense, bankruptcy, and general civil litigation. I have run my own practice since 2008 and previously handled high-volume defense and plaintiff matters at established New York firms.
Throughout my career I have appeared frequently in Supreme and Federal Courts, handled motions, preliminary and compliance conferences, and conducted depositions and examinations under oath. I have resolved matters through trials, arbitrations, and settlements across a wide range of insurance policy limits.
I have experience prosecuting and defending motor vehicle, premises liability, slip-and-fall, and medical provider no-fault claims, including commencing lawsuits, drafting pleadings, responding to discovery, and preparing witnesses for trial. I have also handled real estate closings and municipal hearings, demonstrating versatility across civil practice areas.
I bring a practical, courtroom-focused approach and a track record of managing large caseloads, preparing dispositive motions, and advocating effectively for diverse clients. I seek opportunities where I can apply my trial experience, litigation management skills, and client-first ethos to achieve favorable outcomes.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Attorney
The Law Office of Robert Schirtzer, Esq., P.C.
Jan 2008 - Present (17 years 9 months)
Represent diverse clients in personal injury, no-fault denials, foreclosure defense and bankruptcy matters; appear in state and federal courts for motions and conferences and resolve cases via arbitration, trial or settlement.
Attorney
Cheven, Keely & Hazis, P.C.
Sep 2001 - Nov 2007 (6 years 2 months)
Defended clients in motor vehicle litigation managing a heavy caseload (250+ files) including 60+ billable matters, conducted depositions, handled discovery and appeared in court for motions, conferences and trials.
Attorney
Goldin & Rivin, P.L.L.C.
Aug 2000 - Sep 2001 (1 year 1 month)
Prosecuted plaintiff-side motor vehicle, premises liability and slip/trip cases, preparing summonses, bills of particulars, discovery responses and representing clients at arbitration, depositions and trials.
Student Legal Specialist
Office of Corporation Counsel, New York City Law Department
May 1997 - Jun 2000 (3 years 1 month)
Drafted motions, appeared for preliminary and compliance conferences and assisted with depositions and witness preparation to support litigation and settlement negotiations for municipal matters.
Paralegal
Office of Corporation Counsel, New York City Law Department
Sep 1994 - May 1997 (2 years 8 months)
Conducted investigations, prepared subpoenas and discovery responses, produced documents and organized witnesses for depositions and trials in municipal litigation matters.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
St. John's University School of Law
Juris Doctor, Law
Activities and societies: Moot Court Honor Society
Juris Doctor degree completed in June 2000 with involvement in Moot Court Honor Society and admission to New York courts.
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