Stephen A. Geffner
sag@spsk.com

Stephen A. Geffner is a partner with Schenck, Price, Smith & King, LLP and a member of the firm’s Business Law and Litigation Departments. Mr. Geffner is an expert in land use issues. He has represented real estate developers, both commercial and individual, in obtaining real estate subdivisions and with regard to other land use issues. With his assistance, Mr. Geffner’s clients have obtained approvals for cell towers, child care facilities, retail centers and major residential communities. Of particular note is Mr. Geffner’s involvement with the approval of the Livingston Town Center, which received both regional and national attention. Mr. Geffner has also represented and continues to represent many houses of worship in expanding or obtaining new facilities. Mr. Geffner has specialized in the defense of workers’ compensation claims throughout his career. He has represented both self-insured individuals as well as a number of insurance carriers throughout the northern portion of New Jersey. Some representative companies include Liberty Mutual Insurance, Royal Insurance and Great American Insurance.

A dedicated volunteer, Mr. Geffner has served in many charitable capacities. He was the chairman of the West Essex Fresh Air Fund for the United Way for thirteen years and a member of the Governor’s Council on Drug Abuse. Recently, along with his wife Myra, Mr. Geffner received the Israel Bond Freedom Award. He is also the recipient of the Brandeis Society Award for both legal and community achievement.

Mr. Geffner’s dedication to his community extends to his leadership positions in the Township of Livingston, where he served as Mayor, Councilman, and counsel to the Board of Adjustment.

A 1960 graduate of Ohio University (B.A.), Mr. Geffner received his law degree from Brooklyn Law School in 1963. He served as the sole judicial clerk for the four presiding judges in the Essex County District Court immediately following law school. Prior to joining Schenck, Price, Smith & King, LLP, Mr. Geffner was a founder and senior partner of Gallo Geffner Fenster, P.C.

Mr. Geffner was recognized in 2008, 2009, 2010 and 2011 by New Jersey Monthly magazine as one of New Jersey’s “Super Lawyers” ^*

Bar Admissions:

• New Jersey (1965)
• New York (1964)
• United States District Court of New Jersey (1955)
• United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit (1965)
• United States Supreme Court (1970)