Richard A. O'Connor

Richard A. O'Connor: Experienced Medical Malpractice and Personal Injury Defense Attorney in New Haven, CT

Richard A. O’Connor has dedicated his professional career to the representation of physicians and hospitals in medical malpractice litigation and has over 30 years experience in such endeavors. Attorney O’Connor has tried numerous cases alleging medical malpractice in both the State and Federal Courts and has additionally handled appeals to the Connecticut appellate level courts. Attorney O’Connor also represents physicians with Department of Public Health matters from initial complaints through administrative hearings.

Practice Areas

• Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants
• Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants
• Litigation - Health Care
• Professional Malpractice Law - Defendants

Education & Credentials

B.A., Cum Laude, from Fairfield University in 1987.

J.D. from the Catholic University of America Columbus School of Law, 1990.

Admissions:

• Civil and Criminal Practice in Connecticut (2005)
• Federal Courts, District of Connecticut (2008)
• Connecticut Appellate Court (1994)

Affiliations

Firms: Stockman O'Connor PLLC, New Haven, CT.

Recognized Since: Recognized in Best Attorney USA since 2003.

Languages

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Awards & Recognition

• Lawyer of the Year: Medical Malpractice Law – Defendants, New Haven (2026)
• Lawyer of the Year: Personal Injury Litigation – Defendants, New Haven (2026)
• Lawyer of the Year: Medical Malpractice Law – Defendants, New Haven (2024)
• Lawyer of the Year: Personal Injury Litigation – Defendants, New Haven (2024)
• Lawyer of the Year: Personal Injury Litigation – Defendants, New Haven (2019)
• Lawyer of the Year: Medical Malpractice Law – Defendants, New Haven (2017)
• Lawyer of the Year: Medical Malpractice Law, New Haven (2012)

Tone: Richard A. O'Connor is a highly regarded attorney who has dedicated his career to fighting for justice and defending those accused in medical malpractice and personal injury cases.

Professional Philosophy: Attorney O’Connor believes that every client deserves a thorough investigation into the facts of their case, no matter how complex or challenging. He is committed to providing exceptional representation with integrity and professionalism at all times.