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george Stiefel III

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Shaped by years of appellate clerking and senior government service, George Stiefel III delivers exceptional strategic analysis in every case. His advanced law-and-motion work strengthens client advocacy from early filings through trial.

George Stiefel III - Trial Attorney.
George Stiefel III
Skilled advocate leveraging years of high-level judicial and governmental experience.

Prior to joining Frantz Law Group, Mr. Stiefel was trusted with advising the top judges in the State of New York. He clerked at New York’s highest court, the Court of Appeals, for two years, gaining valuable insight into the thinking process of judges. Prior to that, he clerked at the New York State Supreme Court, Appellate Division. After clerking, Mr. Stiefel joined the New York State Executive Chamber and was quickly appointed as Freedom of Information Law Counsel, a senior staff position in the Governor’s office.

These prior experiences have uniquely armed Mr. Stiefel with substantial knowledge and experience in a broad array of many substantive areas of law and a diverse set of skills. He has successfully parlayed these skills and experience to private civil litigation practice. He takes pride and passion in assisting the firm’s clients in obtaining a successful resolution of their claims through trial or settlement. His law and motion skills are unparalleled.

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Recognition & Professional Background

Experienced litigator with deep judicial and government background supporting high-stakes cases.

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Education

State University of New York, Buffalo School of Law, Buffalo, New York

  • J.D. summa cum laude – 2009
  • Honors: Buffalo Laws Review’s Award for Excellence in Legal Writing

Clarkson University, Potsdam, New York

  • Major: Financial Information and Analysis
  • B.S., Bachelor of Science – 2006

Honors: With High Distinction

Honors: Ormsby Law Scholar Award

Bar Admissions

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Professional Associations & Memberships

Hobbies

Outside of the office, Mr. Stiefel enjoys the outdoors. He plays kayak polo, and hopes to coach the United States, first ever, Under 21 team to the 2016 World Championships. He also enjoys running, hiking, backpacking, and whitewater kayaking. He is an Eagle Scout and was actively involved in many leadership positions in the Order of the Arrow, Scouting’s Honor Society.

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He represents clients in wildfire litigation, mass torts, class actions, wrongful death, personal injury, and complex business litigation matters. His work includes high-level legal analysis, strategic motion practice, and supporting trial teams.

His clerkships at the New York Court of Appeals and Appellate Division give him a deep understanding of how judges interpret arguments and legal issues, allowing him to craft strong, strategically focused motions and briefs.

Mr. Stiefel was appointed Freedom of Information Law Counsel, serving in a senior legal advisory role and handling matters that required sophisticated legal interpretation and cross-departmental coordination.

He is recognized for exceptional research, writing, and legal analysis skills, developed through years of advising judges and government leaders. These abilities strengthen every case he works on at Frantz Law Group.