G. Oliver Koppell

G. Oliver Koppell

also known as Oliver Koppell, G. Oliver Koppell

4.9
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 59 years

Personal injury Lawyer at New York, NY
Practice Areas: Personal Injury, Business, Discrimination ... +2 more

99 Park Ave Suite 1100, New York, NY

About G. Oliver

Biography

Practice Areas

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes

Contingency

33%-40%


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Licenses

Licensed in New York for 59 years

State: New York

Acquired: 1966

Currently Registered

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of G. Oliver Koppell & Associates

99 Park Ave Suite 1100, New York, NY, 10016-1601

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G. Oliver Koppell's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.9 /5.0

51 Client Reviews

Showing 1 - 5 of 5 reviews | Personal Injury

Posted by BravoDL | June 03, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury

Grateful for salon injury settlement

Mr Koppell and his team contacted me through this site over 4 years when I asked whether my injury would have a decent case. I was losing my hair as a result of a Brazilian blowout hair treatment. They along with other lawyers contacted me but their office seemed the most knowledgeable and compassio...nate and therefore I agreed that they take on my case. They were meticulous with collecting my countless medical records and finding the subject matter experts that could speak to my treatment and resulting injury. During this time COVID took place and court houses were closed. They never lost sight of my case and always reached out or had great followup and next steps in place. They were relentless in their efforts. Also I have never been in any litigious proceedings so each step of the way they were patient and informative with me on what to expect. Special thanks to Dan Schreck for his experience and diligence on this case. After 5 years I felt satisfied with the outcome of the settlement which ended with a negotiation that I felt justice and peace with. Even times when I was seeking new dermatologists they supported me by offering names of people I could potentially see. The case ended in a -settlement -one of the highest for its type of injury although there is no exact precedence. That said I would not hesitate recommending this team to anyone who has a Personal injury case which you feel is unique or complex etc. never give up hope. I am very grateful to this law firm.

Posted by Edward | January 27, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury

Personal injury recovery

I was injured in a fall and retained Mr. Koppell.to handle what I believed would be a difficult case. I was most pleased with the personal attention provided to me by Mr. Koppell and the excellent recovery he arranged for me. It was much more than I thought could be obtained. I would heartily rec...ommend him.

Posted by Caroline | October 10, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury

A caring and skilled attorney

Oliver Koppell represented me in a personal injury/medical malpractice case involving some unusual legal circumstances. Mr. Koppell and his team were continually looking out for my interests, even in parts of the case that I did not know about. He and his team kept me fully informed and involved me i...n any important decisions. Not only did he show skill, but he showed a great deal of caring, too. I felt that I could trust him 100% to look out for my case. The matter was resolved in my favor, with Mr. Koppell playing a very important part in ensuring that damages were fairly paid. I could not say enough good things about Mr. Koppell and his very able team.

Posted by Teresa Kubiak | February 05, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury

Success in Personal Injury Suit

Oliver Koppell represented me in a personal injury case involving negligence - I fell down a greasy flight of stairs in a NYC restaurant and broke a leg. Everything about his style of representation was terrific and he won a generous settlement. I highly recommend him.

Posted by SONIA | March 15, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury

G.OLIVER KOPPELL, Esq.

G. Oliver Koppel has been my attorney since the early 1980’s. He first represented a tenant’s group, (which I chaired) vs the sponsor of an evict-plan co-op, which he settled in our favor by using a most ingenious strategy. Since then, he became my personal attorney and through the years served my le...gal interests with uncompromising integrity and dedication, always respecting my views and input. I have recommended attorney Koppel’s services to others, i.e. my mother’s AIDE in a personal injury case, and she reported back to me that he settled it to her financial benefit and satisfaction. He represented a friend of mine in a landlord/tenant dispute and succeeded in a court award in the precise amount asked for in the suit. His persuasive skills coupled with his legislative background and former service as Attorney General of New York State have resulted in a very innovative expertise when arguing in court or in pre-trial conferences vis a vis all adversaries. G. Oliver Koppell, as an attorney, combines that rare combination of expertise, experience and, above all, trustworthiness: a quality so lacking in today’s legislators and public service practitioners.

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G. Oliver Koppell's Lawyer Endorsements

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Alan Gerson

Litigation lawyer | Nov 16

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"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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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

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

Work Experience

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

Associations

Democratic Judicial Convention in Bronx, NY

Delegate

United States Supreme Court

Admitted to Practice

United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit

Admitted to Practice

2005 - 2013

New York City Council, Committee on Mental Health

Chairman

1987 - 1993

New York State Assembly, Judiciary Committee

Chair

Sample of Legal Cases

Defective Medical Device

Substantial settlement

Defective Drugs

Recoveries obtained from manufacturers

Automobile Accident

Settled for the limit of the insurance policy

Moped Rider Struck By Car

Obtained substantial six figure compensation

Pedestrian Struck By Car

Recovery of substantial compensation

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Education

1965

Harvard University Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

1962

Harvard College

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Publications

1988

United States Code Annotated Regulation of Jury Service Statewide (NY), Ch. 473 Laws of 1988

1988

United States Code Annotated Perfection of Security Interests in Real Estate Co-Ops, Ch. 333 Laws of 1988

1982

United States Code Annotated New York State Returnable Container Act "The Bottle Bill"

1981

United States Code Annotated Statewide Powerplant Siting, Ch. 713 Laws of 1981

1981

United States Code Annotated Public Utility Consumer Bill of Rights, Ch. 895 Laws of 1981

1980

United States Code Annotated Reform of Securities Takeover Disclosures, Ch. 733 Laws of 1980

1977

United States Code Annotated Eminent Domain Procedure Act, Ch. 839 Laws of 1977

1977

United States Code Annotated State Environmental Quality Review Act, Ch. 723 Laws of 1977

Languages

English

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