Paul O'Connor is partner in the law firm of O'Connor, Parsons, Lane, & Noble which is listed as a Best Law Firm by US News & World Report. Paul specializes in plaintiff personal injury law, with a significant emphasis in plaintiff medical malpractice matters. In that regard, Paul has represented plaintiffs in cases ranging from birth related injuries to wrongful death as a result of medical negligence. Paul's representation has resulted in numerous multi-million dollar recoveries for his clients.
As reported in The New Jersey Law Journal, Paul was co-counsel on a wrongful birth case which resulted in a verdict of $28 miilion dollars. Paul also tried another wrongful birth case in Alabama which resulted in a settlement of $8 million dollars. He also received a verdict of $10.5 million dollars on a failure to diagnose skin cancer case in Union County and $4.6 million for a child suffering from cerebral palsy.
In the spring of 2015, Paul O'Connor became a fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers and is listed in "Best Lawyers in America", and New Jersey Monthly Magazine's Super Lawyers (2006 - present).
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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NJ | Active | 1993 | 12/28/2020 |
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Award name | Grantor | Date granted |
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Best Lawyer | Best Lawyers | 2018 |
New Jersey Super Lawyer | Super Lawyers | 2018 |
Newark Personal Injury Attorney of the Year | Best Lawyers | 2018 |
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2018 |
New Jersey Super Lawyer | Super Lawyers | 2017 |
Best Lawyer | Best Lawyers | 2017 |
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AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2017 |
New Jersey Super Lawyer | Super Lawyers | 2016 |
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2016 |
Best Lawyer | Best Lawyers | 2016 |
New Jersey Super Lawyer | Super Lawyers | 2015 |
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2015 |
Best Lawyer | Best Lawyers | 2015 |
New Jersey Super Lawyers | Super Lawyers | 2014 |
New Jersey Super Lawyers | Super Lawyers | 2013 |
New Jersey Super Lawyers | Super Lawyers | 2012 |
New Jersey Super Lawyers | Super Lawyers | 2011 |
New Jersey Super Lawyers | Super Lawyers | 2010 |
New Jersey Super Lawyers | Super Lawyers | 2009 |
New Jersey Super Lawyers | Super Lawyers | 2008 |
Rising Star | Super Lawyers | 2006 |
Civil Trial and Personal Injury Law 45 years and under | Ten Leaders | N/A |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Partner | O'Connor, Parsons, Lane & Noble LLC | 2008 - Present |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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American College of Trial Lawyers | Fellow | 2015 - Present |
American Board of Trial Advocates | Fellow | 2005 - Present |
Trial Attorneys of New Jersey | President | 2016 - 2017 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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Whittier College School of Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 1993 |
Denison University | BA - Bachelor of Arts | 1989 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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American College of Trial Lawyers Masters in Trial | TRIAL ADVOCACY | 2016 |
The Oncology Society of New Jersey | Malpractice Pitfalls in Oncology | 2013 |
ABOTA TRIAL COLLEGE AT HARVARD UNIVERSITY | TRIAL ADVOCACY | 2012 |
American Board of Trial Advocates Masters in Trial | TRIAL ADVOCACY | 2010 |
ABOTA TRIAL COLLEGE AT PRINCETON UNIVERSITY | TRIAL ADVOCACY | 2010 |
Case name | Outcome |
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Failure to Diagnose Liver Cancer | $7 Million |
$28M for Wrongful Birth | The mother was awarded $15 million for future medical expenses and $13 million for anguish |
Failed to disclose Thalassemia Major in Unborn Infant | $8 Million Settlement |
John Hockin, Birth injury Attorney on Nov 16, 2016
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
A great guy and a great attorney.
I endorse this lawyer.
William Lane, Medical malpractice Attorney on Dec 2, 2013
Relationship: Co-worker
I endorse this lawyer.
Francis Smith, Medical malpractice Attorney on Oct 11, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer without reservation Paul and his firm are per-eminant in the field and obtain excellent results for their clients. I have recommended many to Paul and his firm.