Black, Lyle & Habberfield, LLP - Olean, NY
Personal Injury Lawyers in Olean, NY
129 N Union St. Second Floor Olean, NY 14760
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- 4 Super Lawyers®
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23
Years
Experience
Olean Personal Injury Law Firm
Updated: 02/28/2026
Areas of Practice
- Personal Injury
- Car Accident Injury
- Medical Malpractice
- Dog Bites
- Nursing Home Abuse or Neglect
- Wrongful Death
- Slip Or Trip And Fall
- Construction Accidents
- Oil And Gas Site Injuries
- Asbestos And Toxic Torts
- Insurance Disputes
- Defective Products
- Defective Medicines And Devices
Litigation: 100%
Firm Information
Overview
When people suffer a personal injury due to the negligent acts of others, the attorneys at Black, Lyle & Habberfield, LLP, provide dedicated legal counsel. Licensed to practice in New York and Pennsylvania, we serve residents of both states in their injury claims. Specifically we serve clients in Allegany, Cattaraugus, Chautauqua, Erie, Genesee, Monroe, Niagara, Steuben and Wyoming counties, and throughout Western New York, including in Alfred, Bath, Buffalo, Cuba, Fredonia, Hornell, Jamestown, Olean and Wellsville. We also accept cases on behalf of clients throughout McKean, Potter and Warren County as well as all of western Pennsylvania, including Pittsburg and Erie.
For over 50 years, our law firm has assisted clients with a range of personal injury cases, including motor vehicle accidents, nursing home abuse and neglect, trucking injuries, slips and falls, dog bites, medical malpractice and construction injuries. We recognize that each person’s circumstances, injuries and needs are unique, which is why we customize our approach based on their situations. Our attorneys protect our clients' interests throughout every step of the legal process.
Identifying and understanding the factors that may have contributed to an incident or injury can be a challenge. Understanding this, we have an investigator and registered nurses as well as a large staff of paralegals all with extensive experience handling personal injury claims. During a free initial consultation and throughout the process, we work with our clients to comprehend the extent of their injuries, as well as their effects. It is our goal to help those we represent to achieve the maximum compensation for their losses. We also strive to explain the process each step of the way so our clients are informed.
In addition to aiding clients with personal injury claims, the attorneys at the law firm of Black, Lyle & Habberfield, LLP, also handle wrongful death cases on behalf of families who have lost a loved one due to another’s negligent or reckless actions.
No one deserves to be injured as a result of negligence but, if someone is injured they do deserve competent legal counsel and to be treated with respect. The attorneys at Black, Lyle & Habberfield, LLP will provide this to all of their clients.
Awards and Honors
Super Lawyers® Selectees
Black, Lyle & Habberfield, LLP selected for a Super Lawyers® list
- Black, Jeffrey On a Super Lawyers® List
- Bochenek, Lynn M. On a Super Lawyers® List
- Habberfield, Kevin On a Super Lawyers® List
- Lyle, Ethan M. On a Super Lawyers® List
Honors
- Super Lawyers, 2018 - Present
- Best Lawyers - Best Law firms
Languages
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English
Previous Law Firm Names
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Dwyer, Sharkey & Williams, PC
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Dwyer & Dwyer, P.C.
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Joseph C. Dwyer, P.C.
Mergers and Acquisitions
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Dwyer, Black & Lyle, LLP, December 1, 2015
Pro Bono Activities
- Please see our website for details
Representative Cases
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Schifelbine v Foster Wheeler Corp. et al
- Citation: https://law.justia.com/cases/new-york/appellate-division-fourth-department/2004/2004-00701.html
- Court: Appellate Division, Fourth Department
- Year: 2004
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Schultz v Excelsior Orthopaedics, LLP et al
- Citation: https://www.nycourts.gov/REPORTER/3dseries/2015/2015_05321.htm
- Court: Appellate Division, Fourth Department
- Year: 2015
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Hixson v Cotton-Hanlon, Inc. et al
- Citation: https://law.justia.com/cases/new-york/appellate-division-fourth-department/2009/2009-02025.html
- Court: Appellate Division, Fourth Department
- Year: 2009
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Ashmore v. V&S Medical Associates, et. al.
- Citation: https://www.casemine.com/judgement/us/62702118714d58c8551a7a81
- Court: Superior Court of Pennslyvania
- Year: 2020
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Ramsey v. Stephens, et. al.
- Citation: https://law.justia.com/cases/new-york/other-courts/2019/2019-ny-slip-op-52201-u.html
- Court: Appellate Division, Fourth Department
- Year: 2019
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Middaugh v. Olean General Hospital, et. al.
- Citation: https://law.justia.com/cases/new-york/appellate-division-fourth-department/2025/132-ca-23-01924.html
- Court: Appellate Division, Fourth Department
- Year: 2025
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Wright v. Stephens, et. al.
- Citation: https://law.justia.com/cases/new-york/appellate-division-fourth-department/2025/193-ca-23-01586.html
- Court: Appellate Division, Fourth Department
- Year: 2025
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Monette v. Trummer, et. al.
- Citation: https://law.justia.com/cases/new-york/appellate-division-fourth-department/2012/395-ca-11-00949.html
- Court: Appellate Division, Fourth Department
- Year: 2012
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Monette v. Trummer, et. al.
- Citation: https://law.justia.com/cases/new-york/court-of-appeals/2013/251-ssm-24.html
- Court: Court of Appeals of New York
- Year: 2013
Reviews
Customer Reviews for Black, Lyle & Habberfield, LLP
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Verified ClientHired Law firm 2023-2024Ethan Lyle and his amazing staff were great to work with! They helped us with our case every step of the way. Ethan was amazing at explaining our options and the differences in law between the state of NY and PA, seeing that I live in NY but my accident occurred in PA. Would highly recommend!
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Verified ClientHired Law firm 2020-2021Amazing people all around. So happy with the outcome of our case so far!
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Hired Law firm 2023-2024I am grateful to Ethan Lyle, Esq. and staff for their unwavering support throughout my case. This ethical and honest team consistently communicated with detail and clarity, keeping me up to date on the process. Attorney Lyle and staff consistently and respectfully responded to my questions and concerns. Their professionalism and expertise provided me with a sense of security during a process that can be overwhelming. I am grateful for their commitment and the outcome they secured. I HIGHLY recommend the firm, Black, Lyle, & Habberfield, LLP to anyone in need of legal services.
Attorneys
Staff
- Corinne Sweet, Registered Nurse, 716-373-1920
- Kathryn Wilcox, Registered Nurse, 716-373-1920
- Kimberly A. Harris, Registered Nurse, 716-373-1920
Staff
- Corinne Sweet, Registered Nurse, 716-373-1920
- Kathryn Wilcox, Registered Nurse, 716-373-1920
- Kimberly A. Harris, Registered Nurse, 716-373-1920
Contact
129 N Union St.
Second Floor
Olean, NY 14760
Fax: 716-373-3110
Email: Send a message
Hours: 8:00am to 5:00pm or by appointment; Appointments:Weekday
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