Lisa Szczepanski Of Counsel

Lisa Szczepanski joined Cornell Grace, P.C. in 2026. She is a seasoned litigator with experience handling complex civil matters in state and federal courts throughout New York and Massachusetts. Ms. Szczepanski represents insurance carriers in a broad range of coverage disputes including matters involving general liability, property, auto, and excess/umbrella insurance. She conducts comprehensive policy analyses, provides coverage determinations for high-exposure claims, and advises clients on risk mitigation and resolution strategy.

Additionally, Ms. Szczepanski is an accomplished civil defense attorney, proficient in litigating premises liability, Labor Law, municipal liability, property damage, and automobile liability cases. Earlier in her career, Ms. Szczepanski’s practice focused on products liability and class action defense for consumer product manufacturers, particularly automakers, where she developed substantial expertise in complex discovery and multi-district litigation procedures.

Ms. Szczepanski takes a collaborative approach to representation, taking the time to understand each client’s unique challenges and goals in order to craft legal strategies designed to achieve the best possible outcome.

Admission

Ms. Szczepanski is admitted to practice in the State of New York and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. She is also admitted to practice before the U.S. District Courts for the Southern, Eastern, Northern, and Western Districts of New York, the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts, and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit.

Education

Ms. Szczepanski received her Juris Doctor from Brooklyn Law School, where she was a member of the Moot Court Honor Society, Appellate Division, and earned CALI Excellence for the Future Awards in Contracts and Litigating an IP Case. She received her Bachelor of Science from St. John’s University, graduating with Dean’s List honors and membership in the Phi Eta Sigma National Honor Society.