Paul A. O'Connor III - Springfield, NJ
Attorney at O'Connor, Parsons, Lane & Noble LLC
Medical Malpractice Lawyers in Springfield, NJ
959 South Springfield Ave. 2nd Floor Springfield, NJ 07081
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33
Years
Experience
Springfield Medical Malpractice Lawyer
Updated: 02/16/2026
Areas of Practice
- Medical Malpractice
- Personal Injury
Attorney Information
Overview
Paul O'Connor is a partner in the firm of O'Connor, Parsons, Lane, & Noble, LLC, which is listed as a Best Law Firm by US News & World Report. Paul specializes in plaintiff personal injury law, with a significant emphasis in plaintiff medical malpractice matters. In that regard, Paul has represented plaintiffs in cases ranging from birth related injuries to wrongful death as the result of medical negligence. Paul's representation has resulted in numerous multi-million dollar recoveries for his clients.
As reported in The New Jersey Law Journal, Paul was co-counsel on a wrongful birth case which resulted in a verdict of $28 million dollars. He also received a verdict of $10.5 million dollars on a failure to diagnosis skin cancer case in Union County and $4.65 million for a child suffering from cerebral palsy.
Mr. O'Connor has been listed in New Jersey Monthly Magazine as both a Rising Star and Super Lawyers (2006-present). Paul has also been named to New Jersey's Ten Leaders in Civil Trial & Personal Injury Law (age 45 and under). He received his B.A. from Denison University (1989) and his J.D. from Whittier Law School in 1993. He is Vice-President of the Trial Attorneys of New Jersey (TANJ) and a member of the American Board of Trial Advocates, Northern New Jersey Chapter.
Paul is certified by the New Jersey Supreme Court as a Civil Trial Attorney. He is also a frequent faculty member for Continuing Legal Education programs, including being on the faculty for ABOTA Trial College at Harvard Law School, ABOTA Trial College at Princeton University, and ABOTA Masters in Trial.
Awards and Honors
Honors
- Rising Star, New Jersey Magazine, 2006 - Present
- Named to the Super Lawyers list, New Jersey Monthly Magazine, 2006 – Present
- Named New Jersey’s Ten Leaders in Civil Trial and Personal Injury Law 45 years and under
- Best Lawyers of America
- Highest AV rating, Martindale-Hubbell
Other Sources of Feedback About Paul A. O'Connor III
Included on the 2026 New Jersey Super Lawyers list
Past Lists
- 2025 New Jersey Super Lawyers list
- 2024 New Jersey Super Lawyers list
- 2023 New Jersey Super Lawyers list
- 2022 New Jersey Super Lawyers list
- 2021 New Jersey Super Lawyers list
- 2020 New Jersey Super Lawyers list
- 2019 New Jersey Super Lawyers list
- 2018 New Jersey Super Lawyers list
- 2017 New Jersey Super Lawyers list
- 2016 New Jersey Super Lawyers list
- 2015 New Jersey Super Lawyers list
- 2014 New Jersey Super Lawyers list
- 2013 New Jersey Super Lawyers list
- 2012 New Jersey Super Lawyers list
- 2011 New Jersey Super Lawyers list
- 2010 New Jersey Super Lawyers list
- 2009 New Jersey Super Lawyers list
- 2008 New Jersey Super Lawyers list
- 2006 New Jersey Super Lawyers list
Education
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Legal Education
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Whittier College School of Law,
Los Angeles,
California, 1993
Juris Doctorate
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Whittier College School of Law,
Los Angeles,
California, 1993
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Non Legal Education
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Denison University, 1989
Bachelor of Arts
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Denison University, 1989
Current Employment Position(s)
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Attorney and Partner
Classes and Seminars
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Faculty Member, ABOTA Trial College at Harvard Law School
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Faculty Member, ABOTA Trial College at Princeton University
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Faculty Member, ABOTA Masters in Trial
- Faculty Member, The American College Trial Institute
Specialties and Certifications
- Civil Trial Attorney, New Jersey Supreme Court
Other Affiliations
- American College of Trial Lawyers (Fellow)
- Trial Attorneys of New Jersey (TANJ) (President)
- American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA), Northern New Jersey (Member)
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Contact
959 South Springfield Ave.
2nd Floor
Springfield, NJ 07081
Fax: 908-928-9232
Email: Send a message
Website: https://lawnj.net/
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