Joseph E. O'Connor Esq.
866-959-3186 (Toll Free)
Joseph is a Partner in the law firm of Mainetti, Mainetti & O'Connor, P.C. Joseph graduated from Brown University with Bachelors of Arts Degree in History in 1993 and graduated from St. John's Law School in 1996. In addition he played Football for Brown University as well as Golf.
Joseph is admitted to practice law in the State of New York, U.S. District Court Northern District of New York and U.S. District Court Eastern District of New York.
During Law School he was employed by the NFL Management Council as a Legal Clerk. After law school Joseph worked briefly in Kingston, New York at the law firm of Curran, Gruner & O'Connor. This firm engaged in a general practice with an emphasis on Criminal Defense. After a short period as solo practitioner in Kingston, Joseph joined Alfred B. Mainetti, Esq., and was introduced to the practice of Personal Injury Law. Joseph soon discovered that it was this area of law that would be both most challenging and satisfying. Shortly after joining Alfred B. Mainetti, Esq., he became a Partner in 2002. Mr. O'Connor dedicated the majority of his time to the representation of seriously and catastrophically injured persons. The law firm of Mainetti, Mainetti & O'Connor, P.C., handles cases involving injuries resulting in death, brain damage, severe debilitating orthopedic injuries as well as simple whip lash.
The practice of personal injury law has become more than a means to earn a comfortable living but a passion. Joseph is a member of various professional organizations, including the American Association of Justice, Association of Trial Lawyers of America, New York State Trial Lawyers, New York State Bar Association and the Ulster County Bar Association.
Areas of Practice
- Personal Injury
- Medical Malpractice
- Construction Accidents
- Labor Law
- Traumatic Brain Injuries
- Motor Vehicle Accidents
- Motorcycle Accidents
- Criminal Law
Litigation Percentage
- 100% of Practice Devoted to Litigation
Bar Admissions
- New York, 1997
- U.S. District Court Northern District of New York, 2001
- U.S. District Court Eastern District of New York, 2006
Education
- St. John's University School of Law, Jamaica, New York
- J.D. - 1997
- Brown University, Providence, Rhode Island
- B.A. - 1992
- Honors: Dean's List
Published Works
- Murtagh v Beachy, 6 A.D. 3rd 786, 2004
- Coole-Mahew v Timm, 18 A.D. 3rd 948, 2005
Professional Associations and Memberships
- American Bar Association, Member, 1998 - Present
- American Association of Justice, Member, 2006 - Present
- New York Bar Association, Member, 1997 - Present
- American Trial Lawyers Association
- New York State Trial Lawyers, Member, 1999 - 2009
- Ulster County Bar Association, Member
- Ulster County Defense Bar, Member, 1999 - Present
- New York State Judicial Screening Committees, Member
Past Employment Positions
- National Football League, Law Clerk, 1995 - 1997
- Curran, Gruner & O'Connor, Attorney, 1997 - 1998
- Law Office of Joseph E. O'Connor, Attorney, 1998 - 2000
- Mainetti, Mainetti & O'Connor, P.C., Attorney, 2000 - Present












