Stephanie A. Areford
Associate
Stephanie A. Areford is an Associate in the firm’s Tarrytown office, where she focuses her practice on insurance defense and complex civil litigation. She represents clients through all phases of litigation, including motion practice, discovery, depositions, and court appearances, and is known for her strong legal research skills, attention to detail, and effective advocacy.
100 White Plains Road
Tarrytown, NY 10591
914-221-6517
sareford@coffeymodica.com
Overview
Before joining Coffey Modica, Stephanie developed a diverse legal background spanning insurance defense, criminal prosecution, appellate litigation, and family law. She previously practiced at an international litigation firm, representing clients in complex insurance defense and commercial matters, where she drafted and argued motions, conducted depositions, and managed high-volume caseloads. Earlier in her career, she served in the Queens County District Attorney’s Office and interned with the Westchester County Attorney’s Office, gaining substantial courtroom and appellate experience, including Second Department appeals and legislative work.
Stephanie earned her Juris Doctor, cum laude, from the Elisabeth Haub School of Law at Pace University, where she served as Executive Director of the Pace Law Advocacy Program and held multiple leadership roles. She received her Bachelor of Arts in Political Science, magna cum laude, from Clemson University.
She is admitted to practice in the State of New York.
Admissions
- New York
Education
- Elisabeth Haub School of Law at Pace University, JD
- Clemson University, BA
