Ryan D. O’Connor

Director
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Primary Office: New Orleans, LA

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ABOUT

Ryan

Ryan D. O’Connor’s uncompromising attention to detail fuels his desire to understand all facets of a case. His clients remain informed throughout the entire litigation process as Ryan guides them through proactive strategies to achieve their business goals. Ryan keeps a keen eye toward a long-term strategy to ensure the best resolution for his clients.

Ryan focuses his practice on transportation-related litigation, premises liability, and medical malpractice. Ryan regularly defends clients in all Louisiana state and federal courts.

Prior to joining the Firm, Ryan served as a Judicial Law Clerk to the Honorable Regina Bartholomew-Woods (retired) at Orleans Parish Civil District Court in New Orleans.

Representative Matters

  • Obtained summary judgment on behalf of a retail property owner on the basis that the alleged defect was open and obvious.
  • Achieved a favorable settlement on behalf of an insurer in a personal injury suit entailing significant medical claims through the use of targeted discovery and aggressive motion practice.
  • Represented numerous transportation clients in cases that involved fraud and obtained dismissals for the clients without payment to the plaintiffs.

Education

  • J.D., Tulane University Law School
  • B.A., Public Policy, Duke University

Admissions

  • Louisiana, 2013
  • Maryland, 2017
  • U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana, 2015
  • U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Louisiana, 2015
  • U.S. District Court for the Western District of Louisiana, 2015
  • U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit, 2015
Associations
  • Louisiana Association of Defense Counsel
  • Louisiana State Bar Association
  • National Hispanic Bar Association
  • New Orleans Bar Association

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