Justin S. Teff

Practice Areas: Workers’ Compensation

Justin S. Teff, Esq., serves as a partner at the law firm Kirk & Teff, LLP, located in Schenectady, New York. He is nationally recognized for his exceptional legal expertise in the field of workers’ compensation. Mr. Teff is dedicated to representing the rights and interests of injured workers in the Capitol and Hudson Valley regions, as well as across the entire state, ensuring they receive the benefits and compensation they rightfully deserve when they can no longer work.

In addition to assisting clients with the initial filing of their workers’ compensation claims, Mr. Teff provides valuable support in the event of claim denials, guiding individuals through the intricate and challenging process of securing the financial support necessary for themselves and their families. Recognizing the stress that such situations can entail, Mr. Teff is renowned for his compassionate and respectful approach. He eases his clients’ anxiety by elucidating their options and offering a clear path toward achieving their objectives. Furthermore, he has achieved remarkable success in obtaining compensation for prior injuries. As a result of his dedication and achievements, Mr. Teff has received numerous positive reviews and referrals from satisfied clients, in addition to various accolades from his peers, including a Superb rating on Avvo.

Mr. Teff graduated from the State University of New York at Albany in 1998 before attending Albany Law School, where he earned his Juris Doctor in 2001. Following several years with a prominent defense litigation firm in the region, he joined forces with attorney Ralph M. Kirk in 2007. Together, they established Kirk & Teff, LLP in 2013.

Notably, Mr. Teff is an accomplished writer and speaker with numerous publications to his name. He has delivered lectures and continuing legal education seminars across his region, covering a wide range of legal topics related to workers’ compensation and Social Security Disability law. Furthermore, he has served as the president of the New York State Injured Workers’ Bar Association and currently chairs the New York State Bar Association’s Committee on Judicial Discipline.

Among his many professional affiliations, Mr. Teff is a member of the Workers’ Compensation Board IME Advisory Committee, the New York State Academy of Trial Lawyers, and the Albany County Bar Association.