Kevin Habberfield
Top rated Personal Injury attorney in Olean, New York
Black, Lyle & Habberfield, LLP
Practice areas: Personal Injury, Civil Litigation, Construction Litigation; view more
Licensed in New York since: 2008
Education: University at Buffalo Law School - SUNY
Black, Lyle & Habberfield, LLP
129 North Union StreetSecond Floor
Olean, NY 14760 Phone: 716-373-1920 Email: Kevin Habberfield Visit website
I joined this firm as an associate attorney in 2008. I was made equity Partner here in April of 2011. Prior to being an attorney I was a Diagnostic Technician with Mercedes-Benz of Rochester. I am from Scio, New York and 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. Currently I reside in Hamburg, New York with my wife Melissa and our triplet daughters, a.k.a "the trips."
I am a member of the Board of Directors of the SPCA Serving Allegany County. I have served on the Bartlett Country Club, Wellsville Country Club and the Cattaraugus County United Way (Vice President 2012, President 2013 - 2014, Immediate Past President 2015-2016) Board of Directors. I am also active in volunteering with the Saint Bonaventure University Mock Trial program.
When I am not chasing "the trips" you can find me on the golf course or in the woods. 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 I will not treat you like a number.
Practice areas
Personal Injury - General: Plaintiff, Civil Litigation: Plaintiff, Construction Litigation: Consumer, Insurance Coverage, Personal Injury - Medical Malpractice: PlaintiffFirst Admitted: 2008, New York
Professional Webpage: http://blhfirm.com/our-firm/kevin-m-habberfield/
Bar / Professional Activity
- Super Lawyers
- Best Lawyers - "Lawyer of the Year" plaintiffs personal injury Buffalo - 2023
- New York State Trial Lawyers Western Region Affiliate Immediate Past President - 2020 to 2021 President - 2019 to 2020 Vice President - 2018 to 2019
- New York State Bar Association - House of Delegates Representative - 8th Judicial District. 2012 - 2014
- American Bar Association Member
- American Association of Justice
- New York State Trial Lawyers Association
- Pennsylvania Association of Justice
- New York State Academy of Trial Lawyers - Board Member
- Cattaraugus County Bar Association Immediate Past President 2014 - 2015 President 2013 - 2014 Vice President 2012 - 2013 Secretary Treasurer 2011 - 2012 Continuing Legal Education Committee 2008 - Present.
- Allegany County Bar Association. Pro Bono Committee 2008 - Present.
- Admitted to New York State Bar, 2008
- Admitted to the Pennsylvania Bar, 2008
Verdicts / Settlements (Case Results)
- Auto crash - $925,000.00.
- Trucking crash - $725,000.00
- Auto Crash - $575,000.00.
- Trip and Fall - $500,000.00
- Auto Crash - $500,000.00.
- Trucking Crash - $425,000.00
- Auto Crash - $370,000.00
- Auto crash - $360,000.00.
- Auto Crash - $335,000.00
- Dog Bite - $300,000.00.
- Auto Crash - $300,000.00
- Auto Crash - $250,000.00
- Auto Crash - $240,000.00.
- Auto Crash - $230,000.00.
- Slip and Fall = $160,000.00.
Special Licenses / Certifications
- Motorcycle License
- Class B commercial drivers license (CDL)
Pro bono / Community Service
- Wellsville Country Club - Board Member
- St. Bonaventure University Mock Trial Team Advisor/Coach. 2008 - Present
- Guest lecturer at the State at Buffalo School of Law.
- Board of Directors of the SPCA Serving Allegany County.
- Benevolent and Protective Order of the Elks - Wellsville lodge #1495.
- Board of Directors of the Cattaraugus County United Way. 2008 - 2018, Vice President 2011 - 2012, President 2012 - 2014, Immediate Past President 2015 - 2016.
- Bartlett Country Club - Member Board of Directors
Educational Background
- University of Buffalo Law School J.D., 2008
- SUNY Brockport B.S., 2000
Other Outstanding Achievements
- US News and World Reports - Best Lawyers "Lawyer of the Year" for Personal injury litigation in Buffalo, New York., 2023
- New York State Trial Lawyers Western Region Affiliate - President's Award, 2020
- Robert J. Connelly Excellence in Trial Advocacy Award - Western New York Trial Lawyers Association, 2008
- Mercedez - Benz Master Wrench Award Winner, 2005
Honors
- Best Lawyers, Best Lawyers, 2024
- Super Lawyers, Super Lawyers, 2023
- 2023 “Lawyer of the Year” in Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs in Buffalo by US News and World Report Best Lawyers in America., Best Lawyers, US News & World Report, 2023
- Best Lawyers, US News & World Report, 2022
- Super Lawyers, Super Lawyers, 2022
- Best Lawyers, US News & World Report, 2021
- Super Lawyers, Super Lawyers, 2021
- Best Lawyers, US News & World Report, 2020
- Super Lawyers, Super Lawyers, 2020
- Best Lawyers, US News & World Report, 2019
- Super Lawyers, Super Lawyers, 2019
- Best Lawyers, US News & World Report, 2018
- Super Lawyers - Rising Stars, Super Lawyers, 2018
- Super Lawyer - Rising Stars, Super Lawyers, 2017
- Super Lawyers - Rising Stars, Super Lawyers, 2016
- Super Lawyers - Rising Stars, Super Lawyers, 2015
- Super Lawyers - Rising Stars, Super Lawyers, 2014
- Super Lawyers - Rising Stars, Super Lawyers, 2013
- Robert J. Connelly Award - These awards are presented to the students who have the best performance record in the course in trial technique, as selected by their instructors. The award is presented in honor of Robert J. Connelly, who was an exceptionally able trial lawyer prior to his tragic and untimely death at age 44. The awards are presented by the Western New York Trial Lawyers Association., Robert J. Connelly Excellence in Trial Advocacy, Western New York Trial Lawyers Association, 2008
Industry Groups
- Civil Lititgation
- Insurance Law
- Litigation
- Medical Malpractice
- Plaintiff's Personal Injury
Selections
- Super Lawyers: 2019 - 2025
- Rising Stars: 2013 - 2018