James P. O’Connor

A highly respected attorney and partner at Maroney O’Connor LLP, bringing decades of experience in insurance law, litigation, and government service. With a Juris Doctor from Hofstra University School of Law (1988) and a Bachelor of Arts from Boston College (1985), they have built a distinguished career in both the public and private sectors.

Their extensive experience includes serving as Special Deputy Superintendent of Insurance for the New York State Department of Insurance, Town Councilman for the Town of North Hempstead, and Building Commissioner for the same municipality. Throughout their career, they have successfully litigated complex cases in insurance defense and liability law, securing favorable outcomes for clients.

Recognized for their contributions to the legal field, they have been named Man of the Year by the New York Claims Association, Irish Americans in Government, and the Brehon Law Society. As an active leader in the legal community, they hold executive and committee roles in organizations such as the Defense Association of New York, the New York State Bar Association’s Torts, Insurance, and Compensation Law Section, and the Defense Research Institute.

An accomplished legal scholar, they have authored numerous publications on insurance law, workers’ compensation, and structured judgments. Their depth of knowledge and leadership continue to shape the industry, making them a trusted advocate for clients and a respected figure in the legal community.

• License
  Licensed in New York
  State: New York
  Acquired: 1977
  Active
  
• Honors
  2007 - Man of the Year, New York Claims Association
  2002 - Man of the Year, New York Claims Association
  1999 - Man of the Year, New York Claims Association
• Work Experience
  2005 - Present Partner, Maroney O'Connor LLP
  2006 - 2007 Building Commissioner, Town of North Hempstead
  2002 - 2005 Insurance, Liquidation Bureau, Special Deputy Superintendent of Insurance, New York State Department of Insurance, Liquidation Bureau
  1998 - 2002 Town Councilman, Town of North Hempstead
  1995 - 2002 General Attorney, New York State Insurance Fund
• Sample of Legal Cases
  Matter of Lancaster v. Village of Freeport, 92 AD 3d 885 (2nd Department, 2012) - Elected Official's duty to cooperate includes signing-off on a settlement that they do not agree with.
  
  York Restoration Corp. v. Solty's Construction, Inc., 79 AD 3d 861 (Second Department, 2010) - Insurance company's disclaimer affirmed.
  
  Hall v, Smithtown Central School District, et. al., 82 AD 3d 703 (Second Department, 2011) - Summary Judgment to our client affirmed.
  
• Associations
  2014 - Present
  Defense Association of New York - Officer
  2014 - Present
  Bronx Bar Association - Member
  2011 - Present
  Defense Research Institute - Member
  2004 - Present
  New York State Bar Association, Torts, Insurance and Compensation Law Section - Executive Committee Member
  1997 - Present
  Defense Association of New York - Executive Committee Member
• Education
  1988 - Hofstra University School of Law - JD - Juris Doctor
  1985 - Boston College - BA - Bachelor of Arts
• Publications
  2001 -
  AASCIF News Illegal Aliens: Are They Entitled to Workers Compensation Benefits?
  2000 -
  NYSBA Torts, Insurance & Compensation Law Journal Construction Site Accidents, the Labor Law and Impleader of Employers after the Workers Compensation Reform Act of 1996
  1997 -
  Defendant (The Journal of the Defense Association of New York, Inc.) CPLR Article 50-B: Structured Judgments and Inflation
• Languages
  English - Native / Fluent

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