Kenneth L. Oliver, Esq.

 (845) 464-4853 • www.kenoliverlaw.com •  kenoliverlaw@gmail.com

ATTORNEY

ARBITRATOR & MEDIATOR
 

ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION

Highly experienced legal professional with an extensive background in litigation, mediation and arbitration. Trial Attorney/Arbitrator/Mediator in New York for over 35 years and Florida mediation/arbitration practice.  Expansive knowledge in evaluating cases and disputes from the viewpoints of both plaintiff and defendant. Established reputation in providing smart, sensible, and cost-effective legal solutions for a wide range of clientele. Achieved status  as a “New York Super Lawyer” both as a litigator and  arbitrator/mediator.   Enjoyed panel inclusion as a mediator and arbitrator with Ken Oliver Law, The Jansen Group, Inc.,  Resolute Systems, LLC. and the American Arbitration Association. Certified Florida Circuit Mediator 2015-2017

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Ken Oliver Law 

Providing Effective  Mediation and Alternative Dispute Resolution Services
Partner and Trial Attorney for over thirty five years in New York and Federal Courts –  Jacoby and Meyers,  Finkelstein and Partners, and Fine, Olin and Anderman
Practiced in numerous areas of law, including, but not limited to Personal Injury, Medical Malpractice, Mass Tort Litigation, Dangerous Drugs, Worker’s Compensation, Products Liability, Motor Vehicle Accidents, Estate Litigation, Veterans Compensation, Social Security Disability and Matrimonial Law
Westchester County District Attorney’s Office – Assistant District Attorney, Sept. 1979 – May 1983

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS

Recognized by Martindale-Hubble, National Registry for Attorneys: Very High Legal/Ethical Standards
Pinnacle Professional Recognition (Highest Ranking Possible), Continental Who’s Who
Inducted into Global Who’s Who, Strathmore’s Who’s Who, and Cambridge Who’s Who
Included in Who’s Who among Executives and Professionals
Former President of the Orange County Bar Association
Granted status and membership in New York Super Lawyers – Both as a litigator and mediator/arbitrator.

MEMBERSHIPS – CURRENT & PRIOR

American Association for Justice
American Trial Lawyers Association
New York State Trial Lawyers Association
Orange County Bar Associations (Former President)   
Newburgh Bar Association   
Orange County Pro Bono Legal Services Corp (Founding Member)  
Supporter of Hoops Express, Educational outreach program
Newburgh Free Academy Law Academy – Mentor
New York State Academy of Trial Lawyers
NY Super Lawyers – Both as Mediator/Arbitrator and Litigator
Top Attorneys – Hudson Valley Magazine
The National Trial Lawyers – Top 100 Lawyer

Certified Mediator

ADMISSIONS – CURRENT & PRIOR

New York State
New York Court of Appeals
NYS Appellate Division
NYS Supreme Court
US Supreme Court
US Federal District Courts
Florida Supreme Court Certified Mediator – Circuit Civil

EDUCATION

Juris Doctor Cum Laude, Vermont Law School, 1978