Terrence M. Connors

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.