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Mary Ellen O'Connor is committed to justice and passionate about advocating for what’s right. As the founder of O’Connor Law PLLC, she dedicates herself to helping Bronx residents secure the benefits necessary to support their families.
Mary Ellen's journey started with a BS from SUNY Albany and an MS from the College of Mount St. Vincent. She began her career teaching K-2, where she saw many students with learning disabilities struggle to get the services they needed. This inspired her to earn a law degree from CUNY School of Law to advocate for children with special needs. However, her focus shifted to workers’ compensation law, where she found her true calling in assisting injured and disabled workers navigate the legal system.
Mary Ellen’s dedication to workers' rights is deeply personal. While in law school, her husband suffered a severe on-the-job injury, leaving their family without income for six months. This firsthand experience with the workers’ compensation system fuels her commitment to her clients. She understands the anxiety and uncertainty they face and strives to provide clear support from the first consultation.
Before founding her practice in 2009, Mary Ellen trained new attorneys and lectured extensively. She is well-regarded for her expertise in workers’ compensation law and her dedication to her clients. Mary Ellen serves on the Board of Directors for the Injured Workers Bar Association and the Workers’ Compensation Alliance, continually seeking new strategies to advocate effectively for her clients.
If you’re dealing with a workers' compensation claim, contact Mary Ellen O’Connor for a free consultation with a Bronx workers’ compensation lawyer at. Let us guide you through the legal process to secure the benefits you deserve.
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626 City Island Ave, Suite A, Bronx, NY, 10464
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Posted by Ken | December 24, 2022 | Hired Attorney
Maryellen and her firm handled my compensation case with absolute professionalism resulting in the best possible outcome. She made a very complex bureaucratic system easy to understand and navigate. Her team answered my many questions I had very promptly and courteously. I would absolutely recommend ...
Posted by Stanley | February 17, 2020 | Hired Attorney
We hired Mary Ellen O'Connor for our workers compensation cases. She has handled every case with expert precision and great knowledge of the law and requirements of the Workers Compensation Board. And she obtained the best results possible. We highly recommend her.
Posted by Robert | February 11, 2020 | Hired Attorney
The O'Connor Law Firm was recommended by a friend. I had an attorney who was not responsive to me or my case. I consulted with Mary Ellen and I knew within the first five minutes that I would be hiring her for my case. She was extremely professional and kept he information at a level were I understa...
"Mary Ellen O'Connor is a highly skilled an passionate advocate for people in need of disability benefits. I never hesitate to refer a case to her."
"Mary Ellen O'Connor is a skilled and compassionate attorney well-versed in the worker's compensation system in New York."
"Mary cares deeply about the interests of her clients. I highly recommend her for administrative matters."
"Committed and Involved in Workers Compensation Law Mary Ellen is an attorney I would welcome into my practice. Her command of case law and the statute is unparalleled. Importantly she is a passionate advocate for her clients. Mary Ellen takes her work to the next level with her involvement with the New York Injured Workers Bar Association and the New York Workers' Compensation Alliance. You will receive honest, fair representation with Mary Ellen. endorse this lawyer."
"Mary Ellen O'Connor has worked with our firm on several matters. She is an exceptional lawyer, highly skilled and trustworthy. I regularly recommend her to my clients."
"Mary Ellen is an amazing attorney! I have referred numerous family and friends to her and they have all been amazed with how thorough, caring and smart she is. I would not hesitate to call her for help if I needed it and I will continue to refer friends and family to her. She is among the best in her field by far."
"I worked closely with Mary Ellen for several years. She is very thorough and dedicated to her clients. She does very impressive work and is always enthusiastic and a go-getter. I highly recommend!"
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"As a personal injury attorney, I have referred clients to Mary Ellen for both worker's compensation and disability. She is responsive, compassionate and dedicated to her clients. I heartily endorse her."
"I had a client that had a worker's comp issue and was referred to Mary Ellen. The client ultimately hired and her and she did a terrific job for the client. I highly recommend her."
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Excellence in Legal Training, Special Funds Conservation Committee
2009 - Present
Owner, O'Connor Law PLLC
2005 - 2018
Of Counsel, Special Funds Conservation Committee
2019 - Present
New Rochelle Bar Association
2018 - Present
Injured Workers Bar AssociationBoard of Directors
2017 - Present
Workers Compensation AllianceBoard of Directors
2006 - Present
New York State Bar Association
2004
JD - Juris Doctor
1999
MS - Master of Science
1994
BS - Bachelor of Science
2019
2017
Case Law Update for 2016
2016
Effective Cross Examination in Workers Compensation Depostions
2008
Undocumented Workers Rights under New York State Workers' Compensation System
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