Lawrence P. "Larry" Schnapf
Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2012 About Lawrence P. Schnapf
Lawrence P. Schnapf is a lawyer based in New York, NY and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2012. Lawrence P. Schnapf is recognized in the following practice area:
- New York, New York
- Environmental Law
Current Firm: Schnapf LLC
Education: New York Law School, J.D., graduated 1984
Location: New York, NY
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