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Thomas Martin O'Connor

Thomas Martin O'Connor

 
  • Personal Injury, Criminal Law, DUI & DWI
  • California
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Legal Knowledge
5.0/5.0
100% Complete
Legal Analysis
5.0/5.0
100% Complete
Communication Skills
5.0/5.0
100% Complete
Ethics and Professionalism
5.0/5.0
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Frederick J. Sette
Frederick J. Sette January 19, 2021
Rating: 10 Lawyer Rating - 10 out of 10
Trust. I would trust Mr. O'Connor with my case, not only in that he would put my needs and concerns first, but also his capable handling of whatever the issues may be in the matter. Again, he is an individual of fine character and ability and this reflects in his professional life. View More
Q. How do you know this lawyer?
  • Current or Former Co-Worker/Colleague
  • Classmate at Law School
  • Friend

I have known Mr. O'Connor since law school wherein we studied for many of the same classes. Since, I have followed his career as an Assistant District Attorney and counseled with him on numerous civil cases. I also consider him to be a great friend in life.

Q. In the cases you were involved in with this attorney, which of the following apply?
  • Same Client

Upon leaving the Contra Costa District Attorneys office and opening his private practice, I co-counseled with Mr. O'Connor on numerous civil cases over the span of several years as Of-Counsel to his firm.

Q. When did you work with this lawyer?
2010-2015, approximate dates when Mr. O'Connor opened his private practice and I worked with him on numerous civil matters.
Q. Was this lawyer an effective advocate/counselor and why?
Yes

Yes. In the district attorneys office Mr. O'Connor obtained extensive trial practice. From that practice he was able to identify case theme, strengths/weaknesses, plan to discover evidence, etc. Simply a fine practitioner.

Q. Please rate this lawyer on the following:

Legal Knowledge: Excellent

Starting with law school, Mr. O'Connor graduated in the top 10 of our class. At the district attorneys office, he quickly "graduated" to homicide team. In private practice he continues to find the same level of success.

Legal Analysis: Excellent

Starting with law school, Mr. O'Connor graduated in the top 10 of our class. At the district attorneys office, he quickly "graduated" to homicide team. In private practice he continues to find the same level of success.

Communication Skills: Excellent

Mr. O'Connor is a very down to earth individual, able to communicate with people who are intimidated by the concept of hiring a lawyer and/or the legal system. He is also able to effectively communicate with a jury.

Ethics and Professionalism: Excellent

Not only does he display a committment to the law and the court, but he is generally of outstanding character.

Q. For which practice area(s) would you recommend this lawyer?
Criminal and plaintiffs personal injury
Q. Which of the following skills does this lawyer possess?
  • Client Relations
  • Collaboration
  • Dispute Resolution
  • Emotional Intelligence
  • Financial Literacy (handling client funds)
  • Legal Research
  • Legal Writing
  • Litigation
  • Mediation
  • Negotiation
  • Oral Argument
  • Problem Solving
  • Trials
Q. I would recommend this lawyer to my family and friends
Yes
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