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 and 2009, a distinction held by the top 2% of all attorneys in New Jersey under the age of 40. 

Education

Lafayette College, B.A., 1997; Seton Hall University, School of Law, J.D., 2000.

Articles

New Jersey Law Journal, $135,000 for Skeet Injury, Belton v. Storms, 12-29-2006

Decisions

ABS Associates, Ltd. v. Hartz Mountain Development Corp., 2006 WL 1519577, N.J.Super.Ch., May 9, 2006.

Recent Results

$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.