Background
Schaefler, Leon was born on July 2, 1903 in New York City. Son of Morris I. and Kate (Eckstein) Schaefler.
Schaefler, Leon was born on July 2, 1903 in New York City. Son of Morris I. and Kate (Eckstein) Schaefler.
Student, New York University, 1920-1921; Bachelor of Laws, Fordham University, 1924.
Since practiced in that state. General counsel Fifth Avenue Bank, New York City, 1936-1948. Attorney Bank of New York (midtown offices).
Senior partner firm Finch & Schaefler, specializing in surrogate and banking law. Of counsel LeBoeuf, Lamb, Leiby & MacRae.
Fellow (honorary) American College Probate Counsel (president 1959-1961, director 1957-1962). Member Fordham Law Alumni Association (director 1955-1958) Clubs: University.
Son of; married Gertrude Herbert, June 10, 1927. Children– Roberta, Kathryn.