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also known as Oliver Koppell, G. Oliver Koppell
G. Oliver Koppell is a former Attorney General of the State of New York and has represented clients ranging from individuals to some of America’s largest corporations. Oliver litigates in trial and appellate courts across the country and his practice includes employment law and complex business matters as well as consumer class actions and major personal injury cases. As an appellate litigator, Oliver has argued in the New York Court of Appeals, the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit and the Supreme Court of the United States.
In the 1990s, Oliver served as Attorney General of the State of New York, heading an office of over 400 lawyers. As Attorney General, Oliver initiated dozens of public interest lawsuits, collected over $100,000,000 for the state treasury, and negotiated the largest environmental settlement in the history of New York.
Prior to his service as Attorney General, Oliver was a member of the New York State Legislature where he authored over 280 laws, including the New York State Returnable Container Act (“the Bottle Bill”), the Eminent Domain Procedure Law, the Adult Guardian Law, revisions of the Business Corporation Law, and the Home Energy Fair Practices Act. As Chair of the Assembly Judiciary Committee, Oliver was responsible for all legislation affecting the operation of the New York State Court System. During the 2000s, Oliver served three terms as a member of the New York City Council, representing the Riverdale section of the Bronx.
Oliver is a 1965 graduate of Harvard Law School and began his legal career at the distinguished New York firm of Cravath, Swaine & Moore. Oliver was named a Super Lawyer in the years 2013 and 2014.
Oliver is admitted to practice in New York State, in the United States District Courts for the Southern and Eastern District of New York, in the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit, and in the Supreme Court of the United States.
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Acquired: 1966
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99 Park Ave Suite 1100, New York, NY, 10016-1601
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Posted by anonymous | July 26, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Effective, efficient, experienced
I was very pleased with my experience and the outcome. I had a complex legal matter that I needed advice and representation on where other attorneys could only apply one lens and were telling me I had a weak position. Attorney Koppell was able to apply his past experience as a former Attorney Genera...
Posted by anonymous | February 24, 2019 | Lawsuits & Disputes
Generous and great advice.
Mr. Koppell spent a long time with me on a Sunday to go over the details of a potential case and selflessly gave me valuable advice on several very complicated issues. He is a great attorney.
Posted by jameion | August 22, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Discrimination
GREAT LAW FIRM
Mr. Koppell and his law team was great and very dedicated to my discrimination case. When all law firms turned me away, Mr. Koppell and his team fought hard to make sure my case was won. This law firm makes you feel confident and they are very attentive. Mr. Koppell is competent and reasonable confid...
Posted by Linda | August 22, 2018
Lawyer for a lawyer
Mr. Koppel was excellent and promt in his response. Gave me correct information and was truthful which we dont see very often.
Posted by Danielle | March 21, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Amazing lawyers. Best experience would recommend to anyone!
This year has been a rough one for me with nursing school a 3 yr old and just stress! So dealing with a case on top of it all, honestly I was a bit anxious about but I must say My lawyer Oliver Koppell along with John Collorafi and Julian Brod were incredible. They were always so kind , knowledgable...
"I endorse this lawyer wholeheartedly. Oliver is a brilliant attorney, with specialties in both general and class action litigation. He is also an expert in estate matters. Oliver and I served together on the City Council, I have referred clients to him, and he has represented my family and me in insurance related litigation. Oliver brings an extra depth of insight to his cases from his storied career as New York State's Attorney General and as an Assemblyman and Councilman as well as a seasoned litigator. Oliver's analytical skills and command of the law and legal procedure rank second to none. He takes his time to analyze facts and the law thoroughly and perceptively. He then is a formidable adversary across the negotiating table and in the courtroom, as I have personally witnessed on more than one occasion. Part of what makes Oliver a great attorney is his ease of communication with clients and his openness to listen to clients. He is completely dedicated to his clients' success."
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2019
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2018
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2017
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2016
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2016
Million Dollar Advocate, Million Dollar Advocates Forum
2015
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2015
Million Dollar Advocate, Million Dollar Advocates Forum
2014
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2013
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2000 - Present
Principal, Law Offices of G. Oliver Koppell
2002 - 2012
Council Member, New York City Council
1996 - 1998
Partner, Meyer, Suazzi, English & Klein
1995 - 1996
Partner, Zwerling, Schachter, Zwerling & Koppell
1994 - 1994
Attorney General, State Of New York Office Of The Attorney General
1989 - 1993
Partner, Koppell, Drachler & Lipofsky
1973 - 1980
Associate, Gordon & Schechtman
1970 - 1993
Member of Assembly, New York State Assembly
1966 - 1973
Associate, Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP
Delegate
Admitted to Practice
Admitted to Practice
2005 - 2013
New York City Council, Committee on Mental HealthChairman
1987 - 1993
New York State Assembly, Judiciary CommitteeChair
Substantial settlement
Recoveries obtained from manufacturers
Settled for the limit of the insurance policy
Obtained substantial six figure compensation
Recovery of substantial compensation
1965
JD - Juris Doctor
1962
BA - Bachelor of Arts
1988
1988
1982
1981
1981
1980
1977
1977
English
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