About Jeffrey L. Schulman

Jeffrey Schulman represents commercial and individual policyholders in complex insurance coverage matters including insurance broker liability, construction defect, product liability, directors and officers, multimedia, asbestos, sexual abuse, and first-party claims. He also regularly handles substantial business and commercial litigation and contract disputes. Characterized as “humane and brilliant” by The Legal 500, Jeffrey’s practice includes representing individuals and companies in diverse industries such as manufacturing, retail, entertainment, hospitality, construction, and real estate, and private equity firms.

Jeffrey has tried numerous jury and bench cases to verdict and has successfully argued in state and federal appellate courts. He also routinely resolves commercial disputes by way of mediation and arbitration for individual and corporate clients.

Jeffrey is ranked in Chambers USA and recognized by The Legal 500. Sources tell Chambers:

  • “Jeffrey knows the area and is very confident and successful in providing great results. He is very responsive and his work is excellent.”
  • “Jeffrey has an expansive knowledge of coverage law and is also one of the hardest working and most responsive attorneys I know.”

He was named a Northeast Trailblazer by The American Lawyer as an attorney that “moved the needle in the legal industry.” He was also named a Litigation Trailblazer by The National Law Journal, which spotlights professionals who are agents of change in their respective practice areas. The editor wrote that Jeffrey’s “representation of insureds set him apart as a leader in litigation.”

Outside the Firm

Jeffrey is an Eagle Scout and recipient of the Honor Medal, which is presented to Boy Scouts who “demonstrate unusual heroism and extraordinary skill or resourcefulness in saving or attempting to save a life with risk to self.”

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Recognitions

  • 2025–2026, “Litigation Star,” listed in Benchmark Litigation
  • 2022–2026, Insurance: Dispute Resolution: Policyholder, listed in Chambers USA
  • 2023, Top 10 Policyholder Lawyers for Strategic Insurance Dispute Resolution in NY, listed in Business Today
  • 2021, “Northeast Trailblazer,” listed in The American Lawyer
  • 2020, “Litigation Trailblazer,” listed in The National Law Journal
  • 2014–2025, New York Metro “Super Lawyer” in Insurance Coverage, listed in Super Lawyers
  • 2013, “Rising Star,” listed in New York Law Journal
  • “Recommended,” listed in The Legal 500’s Client’s Guide to the U.S. Legal Profession 
  • “Legal Leader,” listed in American Lawyer Media
  • AV Preeminent®, listed by Martindale-Hubbell®

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Professional Activities

Jeffrey is a fellow of the American College of Coverage Counsel, an invitation-only organization of preeminent lawyers representing the interests of both policyholders and insurers dedicated to improving the quality of the practice of insurance law and to increase civility and professionalism in the field.

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Bar Admissions

  • New York

Court Admissions

  • United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit
  • U.S. District Court - New Jersey
  • U.S. District Court - Eastern District of New York
  • U.S. District Court - Southern District of New York
  • United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit

Education

  • New York University, BA
  • Brooklyn Law School, JD

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