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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 15, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Discrimination
Positive Results
I presented a challenging situation to former New York State Attorney General Oliver Koppell and his law firm, which involved discrimination, unprofessional behavior, and severe violations of my rights by a school district where I had worked for many years and received numerous accolades. The Koppel...
Posted by Eunice | February 04, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Employment & Labor
This firm will fight for you
I had a very complex employment matter and no other attorney would take my case. I spoke with Mr. Koppell and Scott Doherty and they were able to resolve my matter efficiently. They were kind, thoroughly, patient, and explained things fully to me. I recommend them without reservation. They are excell...
Posted by Paula | January 16, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Wrongful Termination
Excellent lawyers, very satisfied with outcome
From the very first conversation I had with Oliver Koppell and Scott Doherty, about my concerns over the way I was terminated by my employer of 8 years, I felt validated and listened to. When something so stress-inducing happens to you like that, it becomes all consuming but I took a lot of comfort k...
Posted by David | August 24, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Probate
David Dubofsky
I was having serious problems with the executor and her attorney settling my Aunt's estate. It took over two years to settle. The only beneficiaries were my sister and I and we were not contesting anything in the will. The estate attorney did everything he could to antagonize my sister and I and e...
Posted by Mari Saunders | July 25, 2023 | Hired Attorney
Best Lawyer Ever
Oh my, what can I say? I can't think of anybody who could have helped me more with something that happened long ago and was resolved quickly and happily to my great joy. Scott Doherty was so helpful; I answered my calls and could not have gotten better service. It was nice that Oliver Koppel...
"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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