Kevin Marc Habberfield Esq.
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Kevin Marc Habberfield Esq.
Biography
I joined Dwyer, Black & Lyle, LLP as an associate attorney in 2008 and became a partner there in 2011. In 2015, we changed the name to Black, Lyle & Habberfield, LLP. 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, 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. I have been selected as a "Rising Star" by Superlawyers 2013- 2017. I am member of Board of Directors at the Bartlett Country Club, on the Board of Directors for the Cattaraugus County United Way (Vice-President 2012, President 2013 - 2014, Immediate Past President 2015-2016) and a member of the Board of Directors of the SPCA Serving Allegany County. I volunteer with the Saint Bonaventure University Mock Trial team, lecture at the SUNY at Buffalo School of Law and am a member of the Benevolent and Protective Order of the Elks. I am a rabid (yes - rabid) golfer.
Practice Areas
Personal Injury
Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death
Construction Law
Construction Contracts, Construction Defects, Construction Liens, Construction Litigation
Animal & Dog Law
Medical Malpractice
Birth Injury, Medical Misdiagnosis, Pharmacy Errors, Surgical Errors
Consumer Law
Class Action, Lemon Law
Business Law
Business Contracts, Business Dissolution, Business Finance, Business Formation, Business Litigation, Franchising, Mergers & Acquisitions, Partnership & Shareholder Disputes
Energy, Oil & Gas Law
Utilities
Fees
- Free Consultation
- Contingent Fees - 33.3% Contingent fee after deduction of costs and disbursements. Never goes up, regardless of litigation, trial or appeals.
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Professional Experience
Partner and Trial Attorney Dwyer, Black and Lyle, LLP
Year: 2008 - 2015
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Partner and Trial Attorney Black, Lyle & Habberfield, LLP
Year: 2015 - Current
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Professional Associations
New York State Trial Lawyers Association Member (Current)
Pennsylvania Bar Association Member (Current)
New York State Bar Association # 4602272 Member (Current)
American Assocation for Justice Member (Current)
Allegany County Bar Association Member, Pro Bono Committee (Current)
Cattaraugus County Bar Association Member, Continuing Legal Education Committee (Current)
University of Buffalo Alumni Association Member (Current)
Super Lawyers Rising Star (2013 - Current)
Pennsylvania Association for Justice Member (Current)
American Bar Association Member (Current)
Awards
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Rising Star
Super Lawyers 2017.0
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Robert J. Connelly Trial Technique Award
Western New York Trial Lawyer's Association 2008.0
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Rising Star
Super Lawyers 2016.0
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Rising Star
Super Lawyers 2015.0
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Rising Star
Super Lawyers 2014.0
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Rising Star
Super Lawyers 2013.0
Education
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SUNY Buffalo Law School J.D. | Law
Honors: Robert J. Connelly Trial Technique AwardTop 15% of ClassCum Laude
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State University of New York - College at Brockport B.S. | Criminal Justice
Honors: Dean's ListHonorsWho's Who
Websites
http://www.blhfirm.com
Website
Black, Lyle & Habberfield, LLP
129 North Union Street, PO Box 648, Olean, NY 14760
(716) 373-3110