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Terrence Patrick O'Connor

4.0
Rating: 8.8

Licensed for 42 years

Family Lawyer at Fort Lauderdale, FL
Practice Areas: Family, Appeals

111 SE 12th St, Fort Lauderdale, FL

About Terrence

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Family 90%

43 years

90%
Appeals 10%

43 years

10%

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Licenses

Licensed in Florida for 42 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 1983

Member in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of Terrence Patrick O'Connor

111 SE 12th St, Fort Lauderdale, FL, 333161813

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Terrence Patrick O'Connor's Reviews

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4 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | November 5, 2025 | Hired Attorney

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My experience with Terry O’Connor was everything I could have hoped for. I was going through a very combative divorce with an ex-wife who was determined to limit my relationship with my daughter. My first attorney, was absolutely atrocious and left my case in a terrible position. Terry dug me out ...of a deep hole. He stayed focused on the facts, remained professional even when the other side did not, and guided me through every step with honesty and composure. His advice kept me grounded and focused on what truly mattered — my daughter’s well-being and building the best future for her. I have nothing but great things to say about Terry O’Connor. I would highly recommend him to anyone who feels stuck in a difficult or unfair situation. He’s not only financially reasonable but also genuinely committed to your case, your family, and doing what’s right.

Posted by Jason | October 14, 2021 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

quit my case because my mother yelled at him

Terrence O’Connor quit my case because he got yelled at by my mother for not doing anything when the other party continue to file wrongful lies about me so after he quit from her yelling at him the forensic accountant that he recommended also quit after they took approximately $16,000 from me combine...d

Posted by Nicole | April 20, 2015

GREAT Attorney

Terry is an unbelievable attorney and his years of practicing family law show in the way he maintains his law practice. Divorce cases are filled with incredibly stressful situations and emotions and Terry maintains composure and professionalims even during the most difficult twists and turns. H...e is extremely prompt in how he responds to his clients and is always confident in how he approaches each segment of the proceedings. I always trusted he had my best interest in mind. I was once told Terry was the best attorney in South Florida and my experience with him proved that exact point. He is certainly the best. If you are thinking of hiring Terry, I can promise, you are making the right decision!

Posted by anonymous | December 29, 2013

Stellar Attorney

Stellar attorney !! Terry will not schmooze nor patronize you like other attorneys. Nor will Terry draw things out . Cuts right to the chase. Most attorney's that just require 5K down and promise you the world I consider bottom feeders . That 5K turns into 50K in a heartbeat and you have nothing ...to show except for boxes of files ( 15 in my case ) showing hearings postphoned / 6 hrs of bs mediation etc... Not the case with Terry . Nobody has the magic saber and he will tell you that right up front.. The law is the law and you are entitled to what the law states .

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Experience

Rating:  8.8 (Excellent)

Honors

2011

Top attorneys in Florida, Super Lawyers Magazine

2005

Top Lawyer, South Florida Legal Guide

2004

Top Lawyer, Miami Metro Magazine

Work Experience

1983 - Present

Partner, Morgan, Carratt & O'Connor, P.A.

Associations

2013 - Present

Florida Bar

Certified Family Mediator

2009 - Present

Florida Bar, Trial Lawyers Section

Executive Council

2008 - Present

Florida Bar

Judicial Nominating Commission 17th Circuit

1983 - Present

Broward County Bar Association

Member

2013 - 2014

Broward County Bar Association, Bench and Bar Section

Chair

2010 - 2012

Florida Bar, judicial nominating commission 17th Circuit

Chairman

2001 - 2003

Florida Bar, Grievance Committe A

Member

2000 - 2001

Family Law Rules Committee

President

2000 - 2001

Florida Bar Family Law Steering Committee

member

1994 - 2001

Florida Bar, Family Law Rules Committee

member

1993 - 1995

Florida Bar Grievance Committe 17D

member

1992 - 1997

American Inns of Court

member

1990 - 1993

Florida Bar, Civil Procedure Rules Committee

member

1989 - 1998

Broward County Trial Lawyers Association

member

1989 - 1993

Young Lawyers Dvision of the Florida Bar

member, executive committe member

1988 - 1989

Broward County Bar Association

president, young lawyers section

1988 - 1989

Florida Bar, Small Claims Rules Committee

Vice Chair

Sample of Legal Cases

Held v. Held, 912 So 2d 637 (Fla. 4th DCA 2005)

Pagano v. Pagano, 665 So 2d 370 (Fla. 4th DCA 1996)

Weymouth v. Weymouth, 87 So 3d 30 (Fla. 4th DCA 2012)

Rothman v. Rothman, 93 So. 3d 1052 (Fla. 4th DCA 2012)

Fernandez v. Bankers Life National Life Insurance Company, 906 F. 2d 559 (11th Cir. 1990)

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Education

1983

University of Florida, Fredric G. Levin College of Law

law

1979

University of Florida

BS - Bachelor of Science

Speaking Engagements

2016

Teacher's Law School

Florida Bar

Languages

English

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