Jeffrey A. Black Esq. - Olean, NY
Attorney at Black, Lyle & Habberfield, LLP
Personal Injury Lawyers in Olean, NY
129 N Union St. Second Floor Olean, NY 14760
- Free Consultation
- 1 Super Lawyers®
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33
Years
Experience
Olean Personal Injury Lawyer
Updated: 03/02/2026
Areas of Practice
- Personal Injury
- Nursing Home Negligence
- Wrongful Death
- Medical Malpractice
- Premises Liability
Litigation: 100%
Attorney Information
Overview
Jeff joined this firm in 1993 and became a partner in 1994. He is a lifelong resident of the Olean area and an Olean High School Graduate. Mr. Black obtained his Bachelor of Science Degree from St. Bonaventure University in 1990 and graduated cum laude from The Dickinson School of Law (Penn State) in 1993. While in law school he was a member of the Dickinson Law Review and his case note was published. He was also a member of the Woolsack Honor Society. Upon graduation from law school, Mr. Black was admitted to practice law in both Pennsylvania and New York. He is also admitted to practice law in the Western District of Pennsylvania and in the Western and Southern Districts of New York. Mr. Black was also commissioned as a Second Lieutenant in the United States Army and served in the United States Army Reserve as an Engineer officer and Company Commander from 1990-1998.
Mr. Black is a member of the New York State Trial Lawyers Association, Pennsylvania Bar Association, and Pennsylvania Association for Justice, Allegany County Bar Association, New York State Bar Association as well as current member and past President of the Cattaraugus County Bar Association. He is also a member of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum which recognizes attorneys who have achieved verdicts or settlements in excess of One Million Dollars. Mr. Black has acted as chairman or spoken at numerous Continuing Legal Education Programs for the New York State Bar Association and lectures annually at St. Bonaventure University on Legal Ethics. Mr. Black has been selected as a Super Lawyer in Upstate New York in the personal injury field every year since 2015 and has been selected by his peers to Best Lawyers - US News And World Report since 2021.
Mr. Black and his wife Mary Jo reside in Allegany with their three children. Mr. Black is serving his third full term as a member of the Allegany-Limestone School Board of Education. He was also elected to the Directions in Independent Living Board of Directors in 2016. He is a former member of the Board of Directors of the Olean Rotary Club and a Paul Harris Fellow, as well as a former Board member of the Cattaraugus County Arts Council and Cattaraugus County United Way and assisted with several of the YMCA fund raising efforts. He and his family are parish members and actively involved with St. Bonaventure Roman Catholic Church. Mr. Black exclusively handles personal injury/wrongful death, medical malpractice, nursing home negligence, premises liability, general litigation and insurance matters in Pennsylvania and New York and has extensive trial and appellate experience.
Awards and Honors
Honors
- Upstate New York Super Lawyers list
- Million Dollar Advocates Forum, Member
- US News & World Report - Best Lawyers
Other Sources of Feedback About Jeffrey A. Black Esq.
Included on the 2026 Upstate New York Super Lawyers list
Past Lists
- 2025 Upstate New York Super Lawyers list
- 2024 Upstate New York Super Lawyers list
- 2023 Upstate New York Super Lawyers list
- 2022 Upstate New York Super Lawyers list
- 2021 Upstate New York Super Lawyers list
- 2020 Upstate New York Super Lawyers list
- 2019 Upstate New York Super Lawyers list
- 2018 Upstate New York Super Lawyers list
- 2017 Upstate New York Super Lawyers list
- 2016 Upstate New York Super Lawyers list
- 2015 Upstate New York Super Lawyers list
Education
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Legal Education
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The Dickinson School of Law,
Carlisle,
Pennsylvania, 1993
J.D., Doctor of Jurisprudence
Honors: cum laude
Honors: Member, The Woolsack Society
Law Review: Dickinson Law Review, Member, 1992 - 1993
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The Dickinson School of Law,
Carlisle,
Pennsylvania, 1993
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Non Legal Education
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St Bonaventure University,
Olean,
New York, 1990
B.S., Bachelor of Science
Major: Psychology - Olean High School
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St Bonaventure University,
Olean,
New York, 1990
Current Employment Position(s)
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Partner
Past Positions
- United States Army Reserves, Captain, 1990 - 1996
Classes and Seminars
- Speaker, St. Bonaventure University on Legal Ethics
Pro Bono Activities
- Board of Directors of the Olean Rotary Club, Former Member
- Paul Harris Fellow
- Cattaraugus County Arts Council, Former Board member
- Cattaraugus County United Way, Former Board member
- Assisted, YMCA fund raising
- Allegany-Limestone School Board of Education
- Directions in Independent Living Board, Elected Member, 2016 - Present
- Challenger Learning Center, Former Board of Director
Published Works
Articles
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The Anabolic Steroids Control Act of 1990: A Need for Change, Dickinson Law Review, Vol. 97
Bar Admissions
- Pennsylvania, 1993
- New York, 1994
- U.S. District Court Western District of New York, 1994
- U.S. District Court Western District of Pennsylvania, 1994
Other Affiliations
- American Association for Justice, 1994 - Present (Member)
- American Bar Association, 1994 - Present (Member)
- Cattaraugus County Bar Association (Member)
- New York State Trial Lawyers Association, 1995 - Present (Member)
- Pennsylvania Bar Association (Member)
- Pennsylvania Association for Justice (Member)
- Allegany County Bar Association
- New York State Bar Association (Member)
- Cattaraugus County Bar Association (Past President)
- Continuing Legal Education Programs, New York State Bar Association (Chairman )
- New York State Trial Lawyer Western Region Affiliate, 2018 - Present (Member)
Fraternities and Sororities
- Delta Theta Phi
Contact
129 N Union St.
Second Floor
Olean, NY 14760
Phone: 716-301-4201
Fax: 716-373-3110
Email: Send a message
Hours: 8:00am to 5:00pm or by appointment
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