Atty. John T. O'Connell

Atty. John T. O'Connell

John T. O'Connell is a lawyer practicing scuba diving injuries, admiralty and maritime law, aviation accidents and 7 other areas of law.

Honolulu Honolulu 45 yrs experience 45 year
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Profile Summary

About John T. O'Connell at a glance

John T. O'Connell is a Founder based in Honolulu, Hawaii, practicing at O'Connell and Associates. They have 45+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1981. Their practice focuses on wrongful death, personal injury, maritime, and aviation. Admitted to practice in Massachusetts (1981), Florida (2004), and Colorado (2010). Educated at Syracuse University (J.D., 1981) and Salem State College (B.S., 1978). Serands clients in Honolulu, HI and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • John T. O'Connell is a lawyer practicing scuba diving injuries, admiralty and maritime law, aviation accidents and 7 other areas of law
  • John T. received a B.S. degree from Salem State College in 1978, and has been licensed for 45 years
  • John T. practices at O'Connell and Associates in Honolulu, HI

Practice Areas Explained

John T. O'Connell's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John T. O'Connell handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Wrongful Death

John T. O'Connell is one of 31,253 wrongful death attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wrongful death attorneys in Hawaii →

Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

John T. O'Connell is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Hawaii →

Maritime & Admiralty Law

Maritime attorneys for Jones Act claims, longshore injury, cruise ship cases, and offshore matters.

John T. O'Connell is one of 11,568 maritime attorneys indexed nationally. Browse maritime attorneys in Hawaii →

Aviation Law

Aviation attorneys for aircraft accidents, FAA regulation, pilot defense, and aviation industry matters.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Hawaii

Practicing law in Hawaii. Legal matters in Hawaii are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Honolulu are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Hawaii state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Hawaii brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Hawaii courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about John T. O'Connell

Where is John T. O'Connell's law office located?
John T. O'Connell's law practice is located in Honolulu, Hawaii. The firm is O'Connell and Associates. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John T. O'Connell handle?
John T. O'Connell focuses on wrongful death, personal injury, maritime, aviation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Hawaii.
How long has John T. O'Connell practiced law?
John T. O'Connell has 45+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1981.
Where did John T. O'Connell go to law school?
John T. O'Connell earned their education at (J.D., 1981); (B.S., 1978).
How can I contact John T. O'Connell for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Syracuse University
- 1981
B.S.
Salem State College
- 1978

Bar Admissions

Massachusetts
Admitted: 1981
Florida
Admitted: 2004
Colorado
Admitted: 2010

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