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James B.F. "Tim" Oliphant

Newark, New Jersey

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DIED
April 9, 2020
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Newark, New Jersey

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James 'Tim' B.F. Oliphant dies at 81 Attorney served on Watergate prosecution team Born in New York, NY to Sarita & George Oliphant, Tim graduated from The Choate School ('57), Williams College ('61) & University of Colorado Law School ('66). He worked as an assistant...

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I knew Tim primarily in St. Thomas, where we worked together and scuba dived together. Even house sat for him when he traveled off-island. I still have vivid memories of him and our adventures together. Really can´t believe that he is no longer among us...

I met Timm in law school. I visited him in NJ, the VI, Florida and Colorado. I met his parents several times. He visited me several times in California.He was very smart and certainly sui generous. A great person. Very sad to learn about his passing.

I am also a fan of George To The Rescue, & I am actually watching it right now. I am so sorry for your loss. Your father sounds like quite formidable person with a huge legacy who served his country with distinction. May his memory be for a blessing.

So sorry for your loss George & family

Tim Oliphant was my law partner in Steamboat Springs for about 8 years until 1985. He was full of life and the most positive person I have known. He came to Steamboat with his wife Beth and quickly became THE trial attorney in Steamboat . Tim's experience at the US Attorney's office in St. Thomas and his government investigation and prosecution experience made him the consummate trial attorney. We tried many cases together and Tim made every case a real pleasure with his great sense of...