Gregory Sheindlin is an American attorney and founding partner of his law firm, Sheindlin Law. He is known for his expertise in personal injury, civil rights, and criminal defense law.
He is also the son of former judge and television personality Jerry Sheindlin and the stepson of judge Judy Sheindlin, star of the popular television show Judge Judy.
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- Full Name: Gregory Evan Sheindlin
- Date of birth: September 19, 1964
- Age: 60 years old
- Gender: Male
- Place of birth: New York City, New York, United States
- Nationality: American
- Occupation: Lawyer
- Height: 5 feet 10 inches (178 cm)
- Parents: Jerry Sheindlin and Suzanne Sheindlin (also known as Suzanne Rosenthal)
- Stepmother: Judge Judy Sheindlin
- Siblings: Nicole Sheindlin, Jonathan Sheindlin, Jamie Hartwright and Adam Levy
- Spouse: Laurie Gail Pila
- Children: Two daughters
- Relationship status: Married
- Net worth: $10 million
Early life and education
Gregory Sheindlin, now 60, was born on September 19, 1964, in New York City, New York. He is the eldest son of Jerry Sheindlin and Suzanne Sheindlin, who divorced when he was young.
His father remarried Judge Judy Sheindlin, who became his stepmother and a major influence in his life.
He has four siblings: Nicole, Jonathan, Jamie and Adam, all of whom are successful in their fields.
Gregory Sheindlin grew up in a family of lawyers and judges, which inspired him to pursue a career in law.
He received his Bachelor of Arts degree from the State University of New York at Albany. He then attended Brooklyn Law School, where he graduated with a Juris Doctorate in 1989.
Personal life
Gregory Sheindlin is married to Laurie Gail Pila, an interior designer, businesswoman, and television producer.
They met in 1992 at a mutual friend’s wedding and married in 1995. They have two daughters, both of whom are in college.
They live in New York City where they enjoy spending time with family and friends.
Gregory Sheindlin is also a martial arts enthusiast trained in various styles, such as Seido Karate, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Muay Thai, and Krav Maga.
He holds a 2nd degree black belt in Seido Karate and has volunteered as a coach for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Career
Gregory Sheindlin began his career as a prosecutor in Manhattan, handling a variety of crimes, including violent crime, white-collar crime, and organized crime.
He is known as a tough and skilled litigator who fights for justice and public safety.
He then became a trial attorney for Chubb Insurance Company, representing hundreds of companies in general liability, directors and officers liability, and medical malpractice cases.
In 1998, he founded the private law firm Sheindlin Law Firm, specializing in personal injury, civil rights, and criminal law.
He has represented clients in claims arising from serious personal injury, wrongful death, construction defects, civil rights violations, criminal matters and other areas.
He has also been involved in various cases. He has led cases that have received media attention, such as the Caprivi trial in Namibia, the longest criminal trial in history, where he was an independent legal observer for Lawyers Without Borders.
Gregory Sheindlin is also actively involved in many professional and social organizations. He has served on the Executive Committee and Board of Directors of the New York State Trial Lawyers Association since 2016.
He has served on the Board of Directors of The Phoenix, a vibrant, sober community for people in recovery from substance abuse disorders, since 2017.
He also worked at the Bernard Nordkamp Center, which educates and cares for Namibian children.
He is currently a Board member of Kids in Namibia Deserve Love and Encouragement (KINDLE), a charity supporting children in Namibia.
Prize
Gregory Sheindlin has received several awards and recognitions for his work and achievements. Some of them are:
- Super Lawyers, a rating service for outstanding lawyers, has achieved high peer recognition and professional achievement since 2012.
- Top 100 Trial Lawyers, a list of the most qualified and accomplished trial lawyers in the United States, as voted on by the National Trial Lawyers Association since 2014.
- AV Preeminent rating, the highest level of professional excellence, by Martindale-Hubbell since 2015.
- The 10 Best Lawyers, a list of the best lawyers in each state, has been compiled by the American Institute of Personal Injury Lawyers since 2016.
- Leaders in Law, a list of the most influential and innovative lawyers in New York, as voted by New York Magazine since 2017.
Net worth
Gregory Sheindlin has an estimated net worth of $10 million.
He earned his wealth from his successful career as a lawyer and as a founding partner of his own law firm.
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