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O&A Recognized as a 2022 Top Workplace
We are thrilled to have been designated a 2022 Top Workplace by the Times Union.
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Explore our PracticeYour unique legal needs require tailored solutions. Whether for yourself, your business or your family, O’Connell & Aronowitz provides a wide range of legal services to businesses and individuals throughout New York State.
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Providing high-quality legal advice to our clients since 1925.
O’Connell and Aronowitz has been a trusted leader in the legal profession and in our community for over 90 years. With uncompromising standards, we pride ourselves on our reputation of providing the personal attention of a neighborhood lawyer with the breadth of services customarily found in a big city firm.
We offer innovative, cost-effective representation in legal cases from routine to complex. Our results and achievements speak for themselves.
Learn About UsAccidents & Personal Injury
Injured in an accident? Our Personal Injury Litigation Team is here for you every step of the way to pursue the maximum compensation you deserve. Details ›
Bankruptcy
Don’t face tough financial circumstances alone. Our lawyers can help you manage your personal or business debt and build a more secure financial future. Details ›
Business Law & Transactions
Our Business Law practice is extensive, providing services that encompass all areas of business, from strategies and planning to transactions and dispute resolution. Details ›
Criminal Defense
Criminal matters require immediate action. Our Criminal Defense team is well known throughout New York State for aggressively protecting the rights and reputations of our clients. Details ›
Divorce | Family | Matrimonial
With decades of experience in complex family law matters, O’Connell and Aronowitz has one of New York State’s most dynamic divorce, family and matrimonial law practices. Details ›
Health Law
Our Health Law attorneys work with healthcare and social service providers in New York state and across the country to provide comprehensive business and legal services. Details ›
Labor & Employment
We represent clients in a wide range of employment matters including breach of employment contracts, wrongful discharge, and discriminatory employment practices. Details ›
Student Defense
A division of our Criminal Defense practice, Student Defenders helps college students facing disciplinary action or criminal charges and will protect their rights and interests. Details ›
Trust & Estates Law
Estate planning is essential for everyone regardless of financial status. Our Trust & Estate lawyers assist clients with a personalized plan including wills, trusts and other essential services. Details ›
Millions in Verdicts and Settlements
Whether through trial or settlement, our experienced attorneys work with passion and compassion to tirelessly advocate for our clients and obtain record-setting victories. Through careful preparation, skilled negotiation and fierce pursuit of justice, our firm has a strong reputation as one of the most active trial law firms in upstate New York.
- Our Criminal Defense team earned blockbuster victory by jury verdict in Federal prosecution of White Collar gambling case.
- Our Personal Injury Litigation Group was named to the first ever Medical Malpractice Verdict Hall of Fame awarded by New York Law Journal for a $43.5 Million verdict for injuries sustained at childbirth.
- Our Personal Injury Litigation team won a $15.4 million jury verdict in federal Court for plaintiff in a sexual harassment trial.
