Licensed for 25 years

State NY

Acquired 1998

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Brian J. O'Connor

Personal injury Attorney at New York, NY

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Excellent Attorney

Great Lawyer

When I got injured and needed a lawyer, I was not sure how to proceed. I met with Brian O'Connor and he was very reassuring and made sure I understood everything about the case. He was also very punctual with dates and appointments. His scrutinizing of the evidence in my case and the law was impeccable to the point that he didn't want me to settle, although he explained that the decision was always up to me. I truly trusted his opinion, his perspective and concerns about my case. I wasn't sure I would get what I felt I deserved knowing how much I suffered, but with Mr. O'Connor's knowlege and professionalism, he made it possible. He cared and understood my concerns. His reassurance a relief. At the end of my journey, Mr. O'Connor made my dream come true. It was truly a big success and I don't have any more words to say but I'm so grateful. I am truly honored and happy to say that no one else could've done it better. My life has changed dramatically, I mean it in a very positive way.

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Practice areas

Personal injury

20%

Brian J. O'Connor, Esq., handles various types of personal injury matters, including construction accidents, motor vehicle accidents, catastrophic injury cases, and premises liability matters.
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24 years
Car accident

15%

24 years
Slip and fall accident

15%

24 years
Brain injury

10%
Motorcycle accident

10%
Spinal cord injury

10%
Wrongful death

10%

24 years
Animal and dog bites

5%
Trucking accident

5%

24 years

PROUD TO ADVOCATE FOR INJURED NEW YORKERS

I am a New York City trial lawyer specializing in personal injury litigation, including construction accidents, catastrophic injury cases, motor vehicle accidents, premises liability, and police misconduct.

I am often retained by other lawyers as trial counsel due to my extensive trial experience. I am a member of the Million Dollar Advocate Forum and the Multi-Million Dollar Advocate Forum which has been recognized as one of the most prestigious groups of trial lawyers in the United States. Membership is limited to attorneys who have won million and multi-million dollar verdicts, awards and settlements for their clients.

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The O'Connor Law Firm

(844) 625-0030 Office

39 Broadway Ste 1450

New York, NY, 10006-3772

oconnorlawfirm.net/

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The O'Connor Law Firm

(844) 625-0030 Office

651 Willowbrook Road, Suite 104

Staten Island, NY, 10314

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Posted by anonymous | June 9, 2019

Excellent Attorney

When my car was rear ended, I was advised to contact Brian O'Connor. I did so, and was pleased by my meeting with him and hired him. Mr. O'Connor was friendly, patient, attentive, and effective in obtaining payment from the insurance companies to which I was entitled. He is a competent professional who I would unequivocally recommend.

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AVVO RATING 10.0 (Superb)

Work Experience

Founding Member
The O'Connor Law Firm
2006 - Present

Trial Attorney
Bauman & Kunkis, P.C.
2004 - 2006

Associate
Cozen O'Connor
2001 - 2004

Senior Counsel
Office Of The Corporation Counsel Of The City Of New York
1997 - 2001

Judicial Intern
Hon. Edward Rappaport, Supreme Court, Kings County
1995 - 1996

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Education

Yeshiva University, Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor, cum laude
1997

State University of New York at Buffalo
B.A., magna cum laude
1993

Manchester University (semester abroad program)
N/A
1992

Legal Cases

Velez v. NYCTA, 400280/2004
$6.3 million verdict

Associations

Irish American Bar Association of New York
Member
2016 - Present

New York State Trial Lawyers Association
Member
2015 - Present

American Bar Association
Member
2015 - Present

American Association for Justice
Member
2015 - Present

Richmond County Bar Association
Member
2015 - Present

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Languages Spoken

English

Honors and Awards

Super Lawyer
SuperLawyers
2023

Irish Legal 100
Irish Legal 100
2023

AV Preeminent Rated
Martindale-Hubbell
2023

Top 100 Trial Lawyers
The National Trial Lawyers
2023

SuperLawyers
SuperLawyers
2022

Super Lawyers
Super Lawyers
2021

Top 10 Attorney Award
National Academy Of Personal Injury Attorneys
2020

10 Best Client Satisfaction Award
American Institute of Personal Injury Attorneys
2019

Top One Percent
National Association of Distinguished Counsel
2018

Lifetime Achievement Award
America's Top 100 Attorneys
2017

Member
Elite Lawyers of America
2016

Lifetime Charter member
Rue Ratings' Best Attorneys of America
2016

Premier Attorney
National Academy of Jurisprudence
2016

Life Member
Trial Masters
2015

Life Member
Million Dollar Advocates Forum
2011

Life Member
Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum
2011

Top New York Verdicts
Verdict Search
2010

Top New York Verdicts
Verdict Search
2009

Member
International High IQ Society
2008

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Publications

Word Association Publishers
The NYC Construction Accident and Injury Book
2022

Word Association Publishers
The NYC Child Injury Book
2021

Word Association Publishers
The NYC Accident Book
2020

Cardozo Arts and Entertainment Law Journal
Editor
1997

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Attorney endorsements

Received (14)

Given (8)

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Michael Fitzpatrick

Personal injury Attorney | Sep 02
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I began my career as a young attorney in one of the busiest offices in the New York City Law Dept. Brian O'Connor was my mentor and taught me everything I needed to know. I have kept in close touch with Brian and often reach out to him for his input on complicated matters. He is a superb litigator and excellent trial attorney. I would recommend him to anyone who wants the rare combination of an aggressive, honest and effective personal injury litigator."

William Newstad

Personal injury Attorney | Jul 24
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have personally known Mr. O'Connor for many years. He is a highly experienced and knowledgeable personal injury trial attorney. As my firm doesn't practice in this area, he handles personal injury matters for our clients. I endorse Brian J. O'Connor without hesitation."

Loyd Bourgeois

Personal injury Attorney | Nov 05
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Brian O'Connor is an excellent and experienced personal injury trial attorney. He cares and works hard for his clients. I highly recommend him for anyone injured in an accident in New York."

Benjamin Glass

Personal injury Attorney | Dec 30
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Brian is a lawyer with a ton of experience, having started out representing cities and insurance companies. I'd highly recommend that you give him a call if you have been injured in New York. He will tell it to you straight."

Somair Alam

Personal injury Attorney | Feb 11
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I'm pleased to endorse Brian. He is a top-notch personal injury attorney. Highly respected in the legal community."

Ylber Dauti

Personal injury Attorney | Jul 19
Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

Jason Leventhal

Litigation Attorney | Sep 09
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

Paul Villanueva

Personal injury Attorney | Sep 02
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Brian J. O'Connor is an excellent attorney. I have sought his opinion on numerous personal injury matters of my own. His advice is always excellent, thorough and well thought out. I have referred some of my own cases to him and have been very satisfied with the results. I highly endorse this lawyer."

Patrick Johnson

Personal injury Attorney | Aug 31
Relationship: Co-worker

"Brain O' Connor is a excellent litigator. He is a fighter and my go-to attorney when I have a conflict and cannot represent a client. He is insightful and direct. It is always a pleasure working with him, as well as profitable."

Richard Polner

Personal injury Attorney | Aug 17
Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer."

Peter Ferraiuolo

Personal injury Attorney | Jul 28
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Brian is a talented and hardworking trial attorney. I have worked with him the past and have always been impressed."

Matthew Cabrera

Personal injury Attorney | Jul 23
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

Matthew Zuntag

Personal injury Attorney | Jul 23
Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I have referred dozens of cases to Brian over the past fifteen years. He is knowledgeable, diligent and determined in obtaining substantial financial recoveries for his clients. He has worked on every type of personal injury case - from simple matters to the most complex litigation - recovering millions of dollars in judgments for his client. There is no lawyer that I would recommend before Brian when it comes to obtaining the best result for a personal injury client."

John Calareso

Litigation Attorney | Jul 22
Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer. I worked with Brian for 3 years while we both worked for the City of New York -- Brooklyn Tort Division -- defending the City against personal injury claims. He is a top notch civil litigator and he continues to be a resource for me on personal injury matters. He also happens to be an outstanding human being."

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