Michael J. O'Connor

Item: O’Connor Law
Rating: 5
Author: Christine F.

Member of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum
2023 US News & World Report Best Lawyers

michaelj@oconnorlaw.com
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Toll Free: 800-518-4LAW

608 W Oak St
Frackville, Pennsylvania 17931

Practice Areas

Education

J.D., Western Michigan University Cooley Law School, 1986
Honors: Dean's List
M.A., Villanova University Villanova, PA, 1983
Major: Political Science
B.A., Villanova University Villanova, PA, 1980
Major: Political Science

Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice and Appointments

Supreme Court of the United States of America
United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit
United States District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania
United States District Court for the Middle District of Pennsylvania
Supreme Court of Pennsylvania
District of Columbia Court of Appeals
The Disciplinary Board of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, Hearing Committee Member, 2011-2017

Fraternities

Sigma Phi Epsilon

Professional Associations & Memberships

Pennsylvania Bar Association
Schuylkill County Bar Association
Northumberland County Bar Association
Wilkes-Barre Law & Library Association
Brehon Law Society, Philadelphia
Northeastern PA Trial Lawyers
AAJ, Workers' Compensation and Workplace Injury Section, Committee Chair, 2010
St. Thomas Moore Society of Schuylkill County, Past President
Pennsylvania Society
Union League of Philadelphia
Frackville Rotary Club, Past President, 1989, 1999
Elks Lodge, Frackville
St. Joseph the Worker Parish, Frackville
Legatus Lehigh Chapter
Diocese of Allentown, former Board Member: School Board
- Review Board
  - Catholic Charities
  - Pastoral Council
Knights of Columbus: Supreme Director, 2007-2021
- Supreme Secretary, 2016-2021
- Supreme Treasurer, 2013-2016
- Pennsylvania State Deputy, 2006-2008
Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem
Pontifical Equestrian Order of Saint Sylvester Pope and Martyr
Northeast Pennsylvania Trial Lawyers Member

Awards

Best Lawyer by US News & World Report (2015- Present)
2023 "Lawyer of the Year" honoree for Workers' Compensation Law-Claimants for the Allentown metro area in Pennsylvania by Best Lawyers
Pennsylvania Super Lawyer (2004- Present)
Million Dollar Advocates Forum
Named to Lehigh Valley Business 2023 Power List for Law
AV Preeminent Rating from Martindale-Hubbell(R) Peer Review Ratings(TM)
Avvo Rating of 10
The American Trial Lawyers Association: Top 100 Trial Lawyers, 2008
Lehigh Valley Labor Council: 2011 Labor Partner of the Year
Rotary International: Paul Harris Fellow

Representative Cases

Leib v. Leib, 583 A.2d 483 (Pa.Super. 1990)

Speaking Engagements

Workers' Compensation Law and Advocacy Group: "National Issues in Worker's Compensation Law"

Past Employment Positions

Schuylkill County Court of Common Pleas, Hon. Cyrus Palmer Dolbin Law Clerk, 1991

In the News

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No improvements needed. Everyone was very friendly & helpful. Christine F.

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I only talked to Anna she was super!! I don't see anything you can do to make it better or easier. I feel bad it took me long to pay you. I never thought I would get approved in five months. I loved what you all did for me. Sandra S.

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The services I received were exceptional. Robyn J.

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I don't think there is need for improvement. My cases were handled with such care and consideration I would bring any case here. Angela S.

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Would you recommend our services to others? Yes, I was so pleased, and so thankful for everything. Any additional comments... none, you are awesome, thank you again. Jamie B.