Rizza Palmares O’Connor - Vidalia, GA
Attorney at Bryant & O'Connor Law Firm
Real Estate Lawyers in Vidalia, GA
502 Jackson St. Vidalia, GA 30474
Vidalia Real Estate Lawyer
Updated: 03/10/2026
Areas of Practice
- Real Estate
- Estate Planning
- Small Business Law
- Probate & Trust Administration
Attorney Information
Overview
A dedicated and compassionate attorney, Rizza Palmares O'Connor loves helping people succeed in their lives. Real estate, estate planning and small business law are the main focuses of her practice. She is a community leader and volunteer, helping families and business owners protect their assets and developing plans and solutions to expand their interests. Ms. O'Connor guides her clients through financial matters such as real estate loan closings and purchasing a home. In addition to assisting customers with the acquisition or financing of residential and commercial properties, she works closely with them to maintain the legality of their residences, families and businesses.
For eight years, Ms. O'Connor presided as the Toombs County's Chief Magistrate Judge, during which time she saw the anguish and suffering of several people. As an attorney, her goal was to enable her clients to alleviate their disputes and financial loss and give them a peace of mind. Implementing the solutions that she offers allows her clients to live peacefully without worrying about themselves or their loved ones if they passed away or became incapacitated.
Ms. O'Connor claims that getting one's legal affairs in order might be scary for many people because they are often confused and unsure of what needs to be done. She advises her clients to plan ahead with a dedicated legal advisor to avoid future hardships for their families.
After ten years of public service, Ms. O'Connor has just recently joined the Bryant and O'Connor law firm. She spent more than two years as an assistant district attorney and held numerous leadership positions within the State Bar of Georgia, including serving as the president of their Young Lawyers Division. She has extensive experience working with attorneys throughout Georgia, enhancing the provision of legal services in various communities.
A Savannah native, Ms. O'Connor is a Filipino immigrant child, whose parents made many sacrifices so she could have the best possible education. After completing her high school studies at Calvary Day School, she enrolled in the Mercer University to obtain her bachelor's degree and then decided to pursue her legal studies at the Walter F. George School of Law. While there, she was the president of the Student Bar Association, and she continues to serve on Mercer Law School's Alumni Board. She spent a year studying abroad in Oxford, England, and it turned out to be one of her favourite experiences, which inspired her love of travel and adventure.
Since 2011, Ms. O'Connor has lived in Vidalia, where she currently resides with Daniel, her husband, and their two kids, Judson and Evie. She enjoys social gatherings like events and parties. Both Ms. O'Connor and her husband raise their kids to have a sense of history, be inquisitive about the world around them, and be proactive about making a difference. She also enjoys all things Disney, playing practical jokes on her friends and watching feel-good films and TV shows.
Awards and Honors
Honors
- Best Under 40, National Asian Pacific American Bar Association, 2020
- Inaugural Young Alumni Council Volunteer of the Year Award, Mercer University School of Law, 2020
- On the Rise 14 Under 40, Georgia Legal Awards by the Daily Report of ALM Media, 2019
- 25 Most Influential Asian Americans in Georgia, Georgia Asian Times, 2018
- The Thomas Sewell Plunkeet Young Alumna Award, The National Alumni Association of Mercer University, 2017
Education
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Legal Education
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Mercer University, Walter F. George School of Law,
Macon,
Georgia, 2007
Juris Doctor
Honors: Student Bar Association, President
Honors: Wall Street Journal Student Achievement Award
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Mercer University, Walter F. George School of Law,
Macon,
Georgia, 2007
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Non Legal Education
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Mercer University,
Macon,
Georgia
Honors: cum laude
Honors: Tift College Scholar
Honors: Spright Dowell Leadership Award
Major: Business Administration
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Mercer University,
Macon,
Georgia
Current Employment Position(s)
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Partner
Past Positions
- Toombs County, Chief Magistrate Judge, 2013 - 2021
- Middle Judicial Circuit, Assistant District Attorney, 2011 - 2013
Bar Admissions
- Georgia
Other Affiliations
- State Bar of Georgia, Commission on Continuing Lawyer Competency, Chair
- State Bar of Georgia, Young Lawyers Division, Past President
- Walter F. George School of Law at Mercer University, Board of Visitors
- Brewton Parker Christian University, President's Advisory Board
- City of Vidalia, Downtown Development Association, Member
- City of Vidalia, Historic Preservation Commission, Member
- Greater Vidalia Leadership Program, Past Co-Chair
- Leadership Georgia-Class of 2020-2021
- Kiwanis Club of Vidalia
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