The Firm

The successful defense of potentially serious claims relies upon an experienced law firm which recognizes that effective advocacy requires thorough investigations, diligent case preparation, well seasoned trial attorneys, frequent communication and an understanding of clients’ needs and expectations.

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Connors & Connors, P.C. is a Martindale Hubble “AV” rated and the only Richmond County A.M. Best listed firm which represents a wide variety of insurers and self insured corporations in civil litigation throughout the greater New York metropolitan area. Founded in 1955 by John P. Connors, the firm originally was located in Manhattan. From 1955 to 1980, John P. Connors, P.C. represented litigants in thousands of personal injury cases throughout the City of New York. In 1980, the firm constructed its own professional office building and moved to its present location. Since then, the firm has expanded both its client lists and fields of expertise. At present, the firm represents numerous clients as attorneys of record and trial counsel in the City of New York and Northern New Jersey. We pride ourselves on our ability to thoroughly analyze issues presented and develop a litigation strategy which reflects our clients’ goals and objectives.

Our clients include: Allstate Insurance Company, Broadspire Claims Services, Burns International Security Services, Command Security Corporation, Elizabeth Arden Company, Globe Aviation Security Corporation, Government Employees Insurance Company, Haul Risk Management, Intrepid Museum Foundation, Kemper Insurance Company, Kerzner International, Lever Brothers, Liberty Mutual Group, Merchants Insurance Group, Motor Vehicle Accident Indemnification Corporation, New Jersey Manufacturers Insurance Company, Penske Truck Leasing, Pillsbury, Pinkerton, Progressive Insurance Company, Public Service Mutual Insurance Company, Resorts International, Ryder Transportation Systems, Inc., St. Paul/Travelers, Wagner College, Ward North America, Wells Fargo Auto Leasing, Wells Fargo Home Mortgage and Zurich, U.S.

Over the past five decades, we have enthusiastically defended over 20,000 claims alleging negligence in the ownership, operation, maintenance, renting and leasing of vehicles; negligence in the ownership, maintenance and control of commercial and residential properties; negligence in the hiring, training and supervision of employees; negligence in the design, manufacture and distribution of products; dental, legal and accounting malpractice, negligence in providing security services at academic institutions, hotels, hospitals and municipal facilities and the defense of the seemingly endless proliferation of no-fault claims brought by medical providers. Although our clients present us with differing factual scenarios and legal issues, their needs and expectations regarding legal services are the same. We therefore endeavor to work closely with our clients, risk managers, claims managers, third party administrators and corporate counsel in the defense of all claims.

In addition, we have broadened our practice in recent years to include acting as general counsel to Wagner College, recognized by U.S. News and World Report as a “Top Tier” liberal arts college and Northfield Saving Bank, a Staten Island based thrift with over $1,000,00,000 in assets, serving customers in New York and New Jersey.

Given our diversified client base, our cases are venued throughout the City of New York, Nassau and Suffolk counties. For the convenience of our clients, we have recently opened an office in downtown Manhattan at 17 Battery Place to augment the services provided by our main office in Staten Island.

Over the years, our firm has enjoyed a close working relationship with both the bench and bar particularly in Richmond, Kings and New York counties. In addition, members of our firm have served the local and state bar associations in both elected and appointed positions. John P. Connors, Jr. is President Elect of the Richmond Country Bar Association and Chair of the RCBA Committee on Continuing Legal Education and serves as a member of the Board of Directors of Northfield Savings Bank. In addition, he addressed the Annual Meetings of the Torts, Insurance and Compensation and Trial Sections of the NYSBA in January of 2004 and chaired the New York State Bar Association Trial Lawyers Section Meeting in August of 2004.

John P. Connors (1954-2003) was a member of the Judicial Screening Committee for the Second Judicial Department and former counsel to State Senator John Marchi. Harold J. Siegel is a senior member of the Richmond County Bar Association and a member of the Judicial Screening Committee, past President of the Staten Island Trial Lawyers Association and a member of the Judicial Screening Committee of the Association of the Bar of the City of New York. Michael B. Kelly is a member of the Executive Committee of the New York State Bar Association Trial Lawyers Section.

In addition to our various activities on behalf of state and local bar associations, John P. Connors, Jr., Harold J. Siegel and Michael B. Kelly have lectured on premises liability, negligent security, cross examination of experts, civil trial practice, jury selection and insurance coverage.

Our firm is structured to deliver high quality legal services on a cost-efficient basis. All cases are initially reviewed by John P. Connors, Jr. and assigned to either Mr. Connors or one of our senior associates. Each senior associate is coupled with a junior associate to assist in discovery. We believe that teaming associates provides maximum attention to detail in a cost effective manner.

We also believe that preparation is an indispensable ingredient to achieving a successful result. As such, a weekly meeting is held on Wednesday evenings amongst the attorneys and paralegals. The purpose of the meeting is to review all matter for the coming week to guarantee that all cases are properly prepared for trial, depositions, discovery, motion practice or pre-trial conferences.

Experience has proven that regular communication between counsel and client is essential to achieve a predictable outcome. We have recently upgraded our computer network to improve the tracking of all cases as well as to assist our clients in monitoring their individual cases. External e-mail is available to facilitate prompt, thorough and accountable communication at www.connorslaw.com

Historically, the firm has prosecuted and defended a variety of serious personal injury matters ranging from automobile accidents to toxic torts. Connors & Connors P.C. strives to deliver the highest quality of legal services by combining traditional legal wisdom with contemporary legal technology.

Very Truly Yours,
John P. Connors, Jr.
718-442-1700

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17 Battery Place
New York, New York 10004

766 Castleton Ave
Staten Island, NY 10310
718-442-1700
422 Morris Ave
Long Branch, NJ 07740
732-8720-1100