Steven J. Clarfield - Boca Raton, FL
Attorney at Lesser, Landy, Smith & Siegel, PLLC
Lawyers in Boca Raton, FL
4800 N. Federal Highway Suite 205B Boca Raton, FL 33431
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Updated: 03/16/2026
Attorney Information
Overview
Steve began his career at Beverly & Freeman (later known as Beverly, Tittle & Clarfield). While at the firm,Steve handled cases involving legal ethics, appeals, and personal injury. He then went on to work for GEICO Insurance Company where he was Managing Attorney for its Palm Beach County Staff Counsel operations. As Managing Attorney, Steve's office was responsible for the majority of GEICO's personal injury litigation in Palm Beach County for more than a decade. Steve is proud to have received an award for most jury trials by a GEICO Managing Attorney.
Steve worked for a plaintiff's personal injury firm before becoming a Senior Trial Attorney at Sellars, Marion & Bachi where he handled the defense of complex personal injury litigation, wrongful death, and product liability cases.
In 2008 Steve founded a solo practice focusing on litigation for insurance companies such as Progressive. Shortly thereafter, the firm expanded into commercial litigation representing mortgage loan servicing companies. The firm ultimately grew into a multi-state practice with hundreds of employees. In 2018, Steve redeemed his interests in that practice after which he obtained Florida Supreme Court Certification as a Circuit Court Mediator and he is available to conduct mediations throughout the State of Florida.
In 2019, Steve joined Lesser, Lesser, Landy & Smith as a Partner, working primarily out of the firm's Boca Raton office. Steve brings extensive trial experience and a detailed understanding of how insurance companies evaluate and handle personal injury cases to the firm.
Steve is proud that his previous firm and family have been involved in many philanthropic causes, including the American Cancer Society, American Red Cross, Big Brothers/Sisters, March of Dimes, United Way, St. Jude, the Walk to End Alzheimer's, and many others.
Education
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Legal Education
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Nova University Center for the Study of Law,
Fort Lauderdale,
Florida, 1991
J.D.
Law Review: Nova University Law Review, Member
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Nova University Center for the Study of Law,
Fort Lauderdale,
Florida, 1991
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Non Legal Education
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University of Florida, 1998
B.A., Bachelor of Arts - Boca Raton Community High School, 1984
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University of Florida, 1998
Past Positions
- Judge Herb Moriarty, Judicial Intern
- Beverly & Freeman
- GEICO Insurance Company, Managing Attorney
- Sellars, Marion & Bachi, Senior Trial Attorney
Pro Bono Activities
- Boca Raton Chamber of Commerce Trustee
- Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County
- Boca Helping Hands Job Mentor Volunteer
- Rotary Club of Boca Raton
Bar Admissions
- Florida, 1991
- U.S. District Court Middle District of Florida, 1992
- U.S. District Court Northern District of Florida, 1992
- U.S. District Court Southern District of Florida, 1992
Specialties and Certifications
- Florida Supreme Court Certification as a Circuit Court Mediator
Other Affiliations
- Palm Beach County Bar Association
- Florida Bar, Trial Lawyers Section
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Contact
4800 N. Federal Highway
Suite 205B
Boca Raton, FL 33431
Phone: 888-557-5718
Fax: 561-368-8292
Email: Send a message
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