Atty. Oliver Shaevitz

Atty. Oliver Shaevitz

Oliver Shaevitz is a lawyer practicing personal injury law, medical malpractice, automobile accidents and 3 other areas of law. Oliver has been licensed for 71 years.

Jamaica Jamaica 71 yrs experience 71 year
Call (917) 997-9103 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About Oliver Shaevitz at a glance

Oliver Shaevitz is a Member based in Jamaica, New York, practicing at Shaevitz & Shaevitz. They have 71+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1955. Their practice focuses on car accidents, medical malpractice, wrongful death, personal injury, and slip & fall. Admitted to practice in New York (1955), U.S. Supreme Court (1963), U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York (1995), and U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York U.S. Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces (1995). Educated at Brooklyn Law School (LL.M., 1957). Active member of Queens County and New York State Bar Associations New York State Trial Lawyers Association. Serands clients in Jamaica, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Oliver Shaevitz is a lawyer practicing personal injury law, medical malpractice, automobile accidents and 3 other areas of law
  • Oliver has been licensed for 71 years
  • Oliver practices at Shaevitz & Shaevitz in Jamaica, NY

Practice Areas Explained

Oliver Shaevitz's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Oliver Shaevitz handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Car Accidents

Hurt in a car crash? Car accident lawyers fight insurance companies for fair compensation — free consult, no fee unless you win.

Oliver Shaevitz is one of 36,807 car accidents attorneys indexed nationally. Browse car accidents attorneys in New York →

Medical Malpractice

Medical malpractice lawyers represent patients harmed by negligent doctors, hospitals, and other providers. Free case review, no fee unless you win.

Oliver Shaevitz is one of 49,086 medical malpractice attorneys indexed nationally. Browse medical malpractice attorneys in New York →

Wrongful Death

Oliver Shaevitz is one of 31,253 wrongful death attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wrongful death attorneys in New York →

Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

Oliver Shaevitz is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in New York →

Slip & Fall / Premises Liability

Oliver Shaevitz is one of 29,473 slip & fall attorneys indexed nationally. Browse slip & fall attorneys in New York →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in New York

Practicing law in New York. Legal matters in New York are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Jamaica are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate New York state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in New York brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in New York courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Oliver Shaevitz

Where is Oliver Shaevitz's law office located?
Oliver Shaevitz's law practice is located in Jamaica, New York. The firm is Shaevitz & Shaevitz. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Oliver Shaevitz handle?
Oliver Shaevitz focuses on car accidents, medical malpractice, wrongful death, personal injury, slip & fall. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has Oliver Shaevitz practiced law?
Oliver Shaevitz has 71+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1955.
Where did Oliver Shaevitz go to law school?
Oliver Shaevitz earned their education at (LL.M., 1957).
How can I contact Oliver Shaevitz for a consultation?
You can contact Oliver Shaevitz directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.

Education

LL.M.
Brooklyn Law School
- 1957

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1955
U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 1963
U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York
Admitted: 1995
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York U.S. Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces
Admitted: 1995

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