Steven G. Bazil

Principal & President

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 sbazil@thebazilgroup.com

 

 

Steven Bazil is the founding principal of The Bazil Group, a Glenmoore, Pennsylvania based reinsurance law firm that represents reinsurers of all sizes in the United States, the London Market and around the globe. The company also handles debt purchases and run-off acquisitions. He has represented insurers and reinsurers for almost three decades and his recoveries have involved clients and adversaries from more than 100 countries. To date, his efforts have yielded recoveries in excess of 400 million dollars for clients.

 

Mr. Bazil received his B.A. from Temple University in 1988 and his J.D. (cum laude) from New York Law School in 1991. He is currently pursuing his LL.M through the University of London with a specialization in Alternative Dispute Resolution.

 

In his free time, Mr. Bazil is an avid animal welfare advocate. He has drafted pending legislation in conjunction with a local Senator's office regarding companion animals and serves as a Board member on several animal rescues.  Steve also takes great pride in volunteering for the Humane Society of the United States as a District Leader for the 6th Congressional District of Pennsylvania since 2015.

 

Bar Admissions:

Pennsylvania  and New York

 

Court Admissions:

U.S. District Court of Appeals, Second Circuit

U.S. District Court of Appeals, Third Circuit

U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Pennsylvania

U.S. District Court, District of New Jersey

U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York

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Continuing Education: 

ReScholar Certification from the Reinsurance Association of America

ARe Designation in Reinsurance from The Institutes

PostGraduate Certificate in Laws from the University of London

    specialization: International Dispute Resolution

 

Board of Directors:

Franklin Homeowners Assurance Company

Harcum College Advisory Board

Lulu's Rescue, Inc.

Ludwig's Corner Horseshow Association

HSUS District Representative Volunteer

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Other Recognitions: 

Recognized for Excellence in Reinsurance Law by Lawyers of Distinction in 2021, 2022, and 2023 

AVVO Rated Top Lawyer 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021 and 2022

AVVO Rated 9 Superb 2013, 2014

America's Most Honored Professionals 2018, 2019 (Top 10%) and 2021

America's Most Honored Lawyers 2020 (Top 5%) and 2021

Top Rated Lawyers in Pennsylvania 2022 and 2023

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