Andrew L. O'Connor
Partner
Location:
Roseland, New Jersey
Phone:
973-618-0400 (Ext. 122)
Fax:
973-618-9194
E-mail:
Born Alexandria, Virginia, April 9, 1975; admitted to bar, 2000, New York and New Jersey.
Mr. O'Connor focuses his practice on business litigation, mass tort litigation, and personal injury. A graduate of Lafayette College and Seton Hall University School of Law.
Mr. O'Connor is also actively involved doing pro bono volunteer work for the NJSBA Military Legal Assistance Program, providing pro bono legal services for veterans returning from Iraq and Afghanistan.
In addition, Mr. O'Connor was honored to be named a Super Lawyers Rising Star for 2007, 2008, 2009 and 2010, a distinction held by the top 2% of all attorneys in New Jersey under the age of 40.
Areas of Practice
- Business Litigation
- Mass Tort Litigation
- Personal Injury
Bar Admissions
- New York, 2000
- New Jersey, 2000
Education
- Seton Hall University School of Law, Newark, New Jersey
- J.D. - 2000
- Lafayette College
- B.A. - 1997
Published Works
- $135,000 for Skeet Injury, Belton v. Storms, New Jersey Law Journal, Dec. 29, 2006
Representative Cases
Representative Clients
- $4 million Settlement with construction company regarding improperly installed guard rail end treatment, which lead to the death of a passenger in an automobile.
- $2.9 million Settlement with limousine company, whose driver lost control on the New Jersey Turnpike.
- $1.5 million Medical malpractice settlement regarding a negligently performed hernia repair.
- $850,000 Products liability / defective drug settlement.
- $600,000 Settlement against engineering firm who negligently designed roadway features, leading to severe auto accident.
- $250,000 Settlement against owner of pit bull which bit minor child.
- $250,000 Products liability / defective drug settlement.
- $185,000 Products liability / defective drug settlement.
- $150,000 Medical malpractice / sexual assault settlement against doctor and dermatology practice.
- $135,000 Settlement against homeowner whose skeet shooting machine unexpectedly discharged, injuring painter.
- $100,000 Products liability / defective drug settlement.
Honors and Awards
- Named a Super Lawyers Rising Star, a Distinction held by the Top 2% of all Attorneys in New Jersey, 2007 - 2010
Pro Bono Activities
- Volunteer Work, NJSBA Military Legal Assistance Program
