Top Attorney – George Carl Pezold

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Huntington, NY WW/Press/– George Carl Pezold, Attorney and Senior Member of the firm of Pezold, Smith, Hirschmann & Selvaggio, LLC is recognized and distinguished in The Top Attorneys of North America 2023-2024 edition.

For over 50 years, Pezold, Smith, Hirschmann & Selvaggio, LLC has been recognized as one of the nation’s leading transportation law firm. The firm generally represents shippers, motor carriers, third-party logistics providers, freight forwarders and brokers, etc. in transportation and related matters. The firm also has a diverse general practice handling such matters as real estate transactions; the drafting and administration of estates and trusts; general commercial and civil litigation; and other related matters.

George Carl Pezold is a senior member of the firm of Pezold, Smith, Hirschmann & Selvaggio, LLC (formerly Augello, Pezold & Hirschmann, P.C.), in Huntington, New York. George has been practicing law since 1962. His area of concentration is transportation law. Mr. Pezold represents shippers, carriers, freight forwarders, brokers and intermediaries in transportation matters throughout the country.

In addition, Mr. Pezold is the Executive Director of the Transportation & Logistics Council, the Executive Director/General Counsel of the Freight Users Association of New York, and former General Counsel of the Long Island Import Export Association. His prior experience also includes contract administration and corporate planning with Grumman Aerospace Corporation. Mr. Pezold secret to success has been his passion for what he does and having a good team.

Mr. Pezold received his J.D. from New York University School of Law and M.E. from Stevens Institute of Technology. He is a member of the Nassau County Bar Association, Huntington Lawyers Club, Tau Beta Pi, Pi Delta Epsilon, Transportation Lawyers Association, Association for Transportation Law Professionals, The Maritime Law Association and The Transportation Club of New York.

Mr. Pezold has also served on numerous committees and advisory boards, including National Industrial Transportation League (Highway Committee), North American Committee on Surface Transportation (NAFTA), LIA Transportation Committee, Freight Services Improvement Conference, Freight Distribution Advisory Group, Suffolk County Transportation Advisory Board, etc.

In addition to his extensive litigation background, Mr. Pezold has written numerous texts, manuals and articles and lectured widely on transportation subjects. He is a frequent participant and speaker at conferences and seminars sponsored by organizations including: Wine & Spirits Shippers Association, Southern Transportation Logistics, Assn., Parcel Shipping & Distribution Expo, NITL Transportation Committee, Association of Transportation Law Professionals, Canadian Transport Lawyers, NITL COGSA Revision Committee, Global Maritime & Transportation (USMMA), National Association of Manufacturers, National Assn. of Subrogation Professionals, North American Committee for Surface Transportation (NAFTA), International Furniture Transportation & Logistics Council, and the Transportation & Logistics Council. Mr. Pezold is also active in the Huntington Choral Society and The ALFA Romeo Owners Club.

Mr. Pezold is happily married for over 50 years with two children and three grandchildren.

The Top Attorneys of North America, a New York based publication, distinguishes and profiles leading attorneys who have reached a recognizable degree of success and leadership in their field. The directory is valued for promoting awareness of the accomplishments within the North American legal community.