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.

Features

• Animal Attacks (e.g., Dog Bites)
• Business Formation (LLC, Corporation)
• Compliance and Regulatory Issues
• Contract Drafting and Negotiation
• Corporate Governance
• Defamation Cases
• Elevator or Escalator Accidents
• Employment Law for Businesses
• Intellectual Property Protection for Businesses
• Medical Malpractice
• Mergers and Acquisitions
• Premises Liability (Slip and Fall)
• Product Liability
• Shareholder Disputes
• Workplace Accidents (e.g., Construction Site Injuries)
• Wrongful Death

• License
  Licensed in New York
  State: New York
  Acquired: 1966
  Currently Registered
  
• Honors
  2019 - Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
  2018 - Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
  2017 - Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
  2016 - Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
  2016 - Million Dollar Advocate, Million Dollar Advocates Forum
• 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
• 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
• 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
• Education
  1965 - Harvard University Law School - JD - Juris Doctor
  1962 - Harvard College - BA - Bachelor of Arts
• Languages
  English - Native / Fluent

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