About Terrence
Terrence M. Connors: Litigation Boutique Attorney in Buffalo, New York
Terrence M. Connors is a distinguished trial attorney recognized for his dedication to excellence and advocacy within his community. For the past seven years, he has been ranked as the number one lawyer in all upstate New York by Super Lawyers magazine.
Practice Areas
- Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants
- Bet-the-Company Litigation
- Commercial Litigation
- Criminal Defense: General Practice
- Criminal Defense: White-Collar
- Legal Malpractice Law - Defendants
- Legal Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs
- Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs
- Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs
Awards and Recognitions
- Lawyer of the Year: Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants, Buffalo (2026)
- Lawyer of the Year: Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs, Buffalo (2025)
- Lawyer of the Year: Legal Malpractice Law - Defendants, Buffalo (2017)
- Lawyer of the Year: Criminal Defense: White-Collar, Buffalo (2016)
- Lawyer of the Year: Legal Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs, Buffalo (2015)
- Lawyer of the Year: Bet-the-Company Litigation, Buffalo (2014)
- Lawyer of the Year: Criminal Defense: White-Collar, Buffalo (2013)
- Lawyer of the Year: Bet-the-Company Litigation, Buffalo (2012)
- Lawyer of the Year: Personal Injury Litigation, Buffalo (2009)
Educational Background
Terrence M. Connors holds a Juris Doctor degree from New York Law School. He earned his Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from Canisius College, where he also served as an executive board member and president for multiple organizations.
Licensing
Terrence M. Connors is admitted to practice law in the State of New York and is a Fellow of both the American College of Trial Lawyers and the International Academy of Trial Lawyers, membership limited to one percent of all lawyers nationwide.
He has served as a member of the Bar Association of Erie County and recognized by The Best Lawyers In America, where he was listed in seven separate categories: Personal Injury, Commercial Litigation, Legal Malpractice, Medical Malpractice, Bet-the-Company Litigation, Criminal Law, and White Collar and Non-White Collar.
CONNORS LLP represents his vision to form a litigation boutique – a compact firm composed of the best and brightest litigators, freed from large firm constraints, and devoted entirely to providing litigation services. Terry Connors continues to shape and direct this venture as its leader and founder.
Professional Experience
Terry began his career at one of Buffalo's largest law firms, where he was elected managing partner at the young age of 35. He witnessed firsthand how a traditional firm structure could hinder response to client needs. His vision led him to establish CONNORS LLP, aiming for greater efficiency and personalization in legal services.
Connors LLP is deeply committed to providing exceptional litigation services tailored to each client's unique circumstances and priorities. Clients can be assured that their interests are at the forefront of every case they handle, guided by his extensive experience and commitment to excellence.
Practice Areas
Professional Affiliations
Awards & Recognition
- Lawyer of the Year: Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants, Buffalo (2026)
- Lawyer of the Year: Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs, Buffalo (2025)
- Lawyer of the Year: Legal Malpractice Law - Defendants, Buffalo (2017)
- Lawyer of the Year: Criminal Defense: White-Collar, Buffalo (2016)
- Lawyer of the Year: Legal Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs, Buffalo (2015)
- Lawyer of the Year: Bet-the-Company Litigation, Buffalo (2014)
- Lawyer of the Year: Criminal Defense: White-Collar, Buffalo (2013)
- Lawyer of the Year: Bet-the-Company Litigation, Buffalo (2012)
- Lawyer of the Year: Personal Injury Litigation, Buffalo (2009)
- Recognized: Bet-the-Company Litigation
- Recognized: Commercial Litigation
- Recognized: Criminal Defense: General Practice
- Recognized: Criminal Defense: White-Collar
- Recognized: Legal Malpractice Law - Defendants
- Recognized: Legal Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs
- Recognized: Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants
- Recognized: Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs
- Recognized: Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs
- Practice Area: Legal Malpractice Law
- Practice Area: Medical Malpractice Law
- Practice Area: Personal Injury Litigation
- Special Focus: Appellate
- Special Focus: Automobile Collision
- Special Focus: Birth Trauma
- Special Focus: Brain Injury
- Special Focus: Breach of Contract
- Special Focus: Civil and Criminal
- Special Focus: Civil Litigation
- Special Focus: Complex Litigation
- Special Focus: Consumer
- Special Focus: Defrauded Investors
- Special Focus: Federal
- Special Focus: Fraud
- Special Focus: Government Investigations
- Special Focus: Grand Jury
- Special Focus: Large Case Litigation
- Special Focus: Lawyer Ethics
- Special Focus: Mass Tort
- Special Focus: Medical Malpractice
- Special Focus: Medical Negligence
- Special Focus: Nursing Homes
- Special Focus: Product Liability
- Special Focus: Professional Malpractice
- Special Focus: Qui Tam/False Claims Act
- Special Focus: State
- Special Focus: State and Federal
- Special Focus: Vehicular Manslaughter
- Special Focus: Violent and Nonviolent Crimes
- Special Focus: White-Collar Criminal Defense
- Special Focus: Wrongful Death
- 2016 SUNY Buffalo Law School Edwin F. Jaeckle Award
- Fellow, International Academy of Trial Lawyers
- New York State Bar Association, Attorney Professionalism Award
- Bar Association of Erie County, Lawyer of the Year Award
- Best Lawyers in America
- Super Lawyers