O’Connor & Partners, PLLC is proud to announce that several of its attorneys have been recognized by Super Lawyers® for their work in plaintiffs’ personal injury and medical malpractice litigation, including Joseph O’Connor’s selection among the Top 50 Attorneys in Upstate New York.
Recognition from Super Lawyers® is an important professional distinction for attorneys practicing in highly competitive areas of law. For O’Connor & Partners, the recognition highlights the experience and legal work of multiple members of the firm representing individuals and families facing serious injuries and other life-changing circumstances.
Joseph O’Connor Named Among the Top 50 Attorneys in Upstate New York
O’Connor & Partners is proud to congratulate Joseph O’Connor on being recognized as one of the Top 50 Attorneys in Upstate New York by Super Lawyers®.
This recognition comes in addition to Joseph O’Connor’s recognition as a Super Lawyer in Plaintiffs’ Personal Injury – General.
For a personal injury attorney, cases can involve extensive medical evidence, complex liability issues and significant financial consequences for injured clients and their families. Attorneys handling these matters may be required to build cases involving medical treatment, rehabilitation, lost income, future damages and other consequences associated with serious injuries.
Joseph O’Connor’s recognition by Super Lawyers® reflects his work in the field of plaintiffs’ personal injury litigation.
O’Connor & Partners Attorneys Recognized as Super Lawyers
In addition to Joseph O’Connor, several other attorneys at O’Connor & Partners have received Super Lawyers® recognition.
The firm’s recognized attorneys include:
- Joseph O’Connor — Super Lawyer, Plaintiffs’ Personal Injury – General
- Kevin Harp — Super Lawyer, Plaintiffs’ Personal Injury – General
- Regina Fitzpatrick — Super Lawyer, Plaintiffs’ Personal Injury – General
- Thomas Yatto — Super Lawyer, Plaintiffs’ Personal Injury – General
- Dylan Gallagher — Super Lawyer, Plaintiffs’ Medical Malpractice
The recognition spans two important areas of plaintiffs’ litigation: personal injury and medical malpractice.
Personal Injury Attorneys Serving Injured Plaintiffs
Personal injury litigation can arise from many different types of accidents and circumstances.
When someone suffers a serious injury, the legal issues may extend beyond determining who was responsible for the accident. A personal injury claim may also involve questions concerning the extent of the injuries, medical treatment, future care, lost income, pain and suffering and other damages.
The attorneys at O’Connor & Partners represent plaintiffs in personal injury matters and work to develop cases based on the specific facts and circumstances of each client’s situation.
The firm’s Super Lawyers® recognitions in Plaintiffs’ Personal Injury – General include Joseph O’Connor, Kevin Harp, Regina Fitzpatrick and Thomas Yatto.
Medical Malpractice Representation
Medical malpractice cases involve a different set of legal and factual considerations.
Patients who believe they have been injured because of negligent medical care may face complicated questions involving medical standards, treatment decisions, causation and damages. Establishing a medical malpractice claim can require extensive review of medical records and testimony from qualified medical professionals.
Dylan Gallagher’s recognition as a Super Lawyer in Plaintiffs’ Medical Malpractice highlights the firm’s representation of plaintiffs in this specialized area of litigation.
Recognition Across the Firm
The Super Lawyers® recognitions extend across multiple members of O’Connor & Partners rather than being limited to a single attorney.
That includes recognition in Plaintiffs’ Personal Injury – General for four attorneys and recognition in Plaintiffs’ Medical Malpractice for another member of the firm.
Joseph O’Connor’s additional recognition among the Top 50 Attorneys in Upstate New York represents a separate distinction highlighted by the firm.
Together, these recognitions provide an opportunity to highlight the attorneys who handle serious personal injury and medical malpractice matters at O’Connor & Partners.
Experience Matters in Serious Injury Cases
A serious injury can create challenges that extend well beyond the initial accident or medical event.
Depending on the circumstances, injured individuals may require:
- Ongoing medical treatment
- Rehabilitation and physical therapy
- Long-term care
- Additional surgeries or procedures
- Assistive equipment
- Changes to their home or living environment
- Time away from work
- Future medical care
- Compensation for other losses associated with the injury
Personal injury attorneys must evaluate the facts of each case and develop evidence to establish liability and damages.
In medical malpractice cases, the legal analysis may also require a detailed examination of medical records, treatment decisions and the applicable standard of care.
O’Connor & Partners, PLLC
O’Connor & Partners, PLLC represents individuals and families in personal injury and other complex litigation matters throughout New York.