Lazaroff seeks Pike DA's office

MILFORD - Attorney Vern S. Lazaroff of Dingmans is a candidate for the Democratic nomination for the Pike County District Attorney. Lazaroff has 22 years of trial litigation experience in the New York and Pennsylvania state courts, the federal courts and the appellate courts. Lazaroff says that “the vigorous prosecution of criminals is of the utmost importance and is essential for the safety and well being of the citizens of Pike County. I am convinced after visiting with dozens of people over the past six months that the citizens of Pike County want a District Attorney who brings experience, professionalism and successful prosecution to this office.” Lazaroff also stated that,” integrity and leadership on issues of public safety and crime prevention are essential qualities that I will bring to the office of District Attorney.” In 1979, Lazaroff received his Bachelor of Science degree from Ithaca College. He went on to receive his Juris Doctorate from Loyola University School of Law in 1984. Lazaroff has run his own successful private law practice since 1995 with an emphasis on civil litigation, bankruptcy and criminal law. Lazaroff is admitted to the bars of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and the State of New York, the Northern District and Southern District of the United States District Courts of New York and the Middle District of the United States District Courts of Pennsylvania. Lazaroff is a member of the Pike County Bar Association, the New York State Bar Association and the Orange County Bar Association. Lazaroff’s civic activities include the American Cancer Society, Tri-State Chamber of Commerce, Board Member PWLPOA, Board Member Temple Sinai, past president Temple Beth El, Ulster County Ombudsman Program for the Aged and the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance/Tax Counseling for the Elderly. He is married to Susan Lazaroff with one daughter, Mira 14 years of age. He and his family have resided in Pike County full time since July of 1992. Lazaroff’s personal interest includes gardening, photography, music, golf and travel.