I joined Black, Lyle & Habberfield, LLP as an Associate attorney in 2008. I was made equity Partner there in April of 2011. Prior to being an attorney I was a Diagnostic Technician with Mercedes-Benz. I am from Scio, New York and a Scio Central School Graduate. I obtained my Bachelor of Science Degree from the State University of New York at Brockport and graduated cum laude from law school at the State University of New York at Buffalo. I am admitted to practice law in both New York and Pennsylvania.
I am a member of the American Association for Justice, New York State Trial Lawyers Association, New York State Academy of Trial Lawyers, Allegany County Bar Association (Pro Bono Committee), Cattaraugus County Bar Association (Continuing Legal Education Committee, Secretary/Treasurer 2012, Vice-President 2013, President 2014, Immediate Past President 2015), the University of Buffalo Alumni Association, New York State Bar Association (2012 - 2014 House of Delegates Representative - 8th Judicial District), Pennsylvania Association of Justice, Pennsylvania Bar Association as well as the American Bar Association.
Currently I reside in Hamburg, New York with my wife Melissa and our triplet daughters, Peyton, Reese and Mika. I am a member of the Board of Directors of the SPCA Serving Allegany County, a past member of the Board of Directors of the Wellsville Country Club, a member of the Board of Directors of the Cattaraugus County United Way (Vice-President 2012, President 2013-2014, Immediate Past President 2015) and I am active in volunteering with the Saint Bonaventure University Mock Trial program.
In my free time I play soccer, basketball, and as much golf as possible. I enjoy many outdoor activities and exercise as much as I can. I handle personal injury, civil litigation and insurance matters in New York and Pennsylvania.
Hopefully, you will never need a negligence attorney but, if you do, please give me a call. I will be happy to speak to you and answer any questions you may have at no cost and will not treat you like a number.
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129 North Union Street, PO Box 648, Olean, NY, 14760-3355
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Posted by Katherine | September 19, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
I highly recommend Kevin Habberfield
After I was told by other lawyers that I did not have a case, Kevin Habberfield from Black, Lyle and Habberfield believed that I did have a case. He told me that I had a difficult case, but he believed that I had a winnable case. Kevin was upfront and honest with me right from the beginning. He al...
"I endorse this lawyer. He is intelligent, dedicated and a very hard worker. He will get you a good result on any injury case."
"Kevin is an excellent attorney in the Southern Tier. He is well respected by judges and lawyers. Moreover, he is extremely knowledgeable and focuses his practice only in certain areas so that he can be the best. I endorse Kevin."
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2017
Rising Star, Super Lawyers Magazine
2016
Rising Star, Super Lawyers Magazine
2015
Rising Star, Super Lawyers Magazine
2014
Rising Star, Super Lawyers Magazine
2013
Rising Star, Super Lawyers Magazine
2008
Robert J. Connely Trial Technique Award, University of Buffalo Law School
2008
Cum Laude, University of Buffalo Law School
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Selected to Argue, Wechsler National Criminal Moot Court Competition, 2007.
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Buffalo Criminal Law Society, Member, Moot Court Board
2015 - Present
Partner, Black, Lyle & Habberfield, LLP
2011 - 2015
Partner, Dwyer, Black & Lyle, LLP
2008 - 2011
Associate, Dwyer, Black & Lyle, LLP
2017 - Present
New York State Trial Lawyers AssociationMember
2009 - Present
SPCA Serving Allegany CountyBoard of Directors (Finance & Board Development Chair)
2008 - Present
Pennsylvania Bar Association
2008 - Present
New York State Trial Lawyers Association
2008 - Present
Pennsylvania Association For Justice
2008 - Present
American Bar Association
2008 - Present
Allegany County Bar AssociationPro Bono Committee
2008 - Present
American Association for Justice
2015 - 2015
Cattaraugus County Bar AssociationImmediate Past President
2015 - 2016
Cattaraugus County United WayImmediate Past President
2014 - 2014
Cattaraugus County Bar AssociationPresident
2013 - 2013
Cattaraugus County Bar AssociationVice President
2013 - 2014
Cattaraugus County United WayPresident
2012 - 2014
New York State Bar AssociationDelegate - House of Representatives
2012 - 2012
Cattaraugus County Bar AssociationSecretary/Treasurer
2012 - 2013
Cattaraugus County United WayVice President
2008
JD - Juris Doctor
2000
BS - Bachelor of Science
2017
Mock Trial Program
2016
Mock Trial Program
2015
Mock Trial Program
2014
Mock Trial Program
2013
Mock Trial Program
2012
Plaintiff's Motions for Summary Judgment
2011
Passing the Bar Exam
2010
Passing the Bar Exam
2009
Passing the Bar Exam
2009
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