Atty. M. Brian O'Connor

Atty. M. Brian O'Connor

Mr. O’Connor has been a member of the firm for 20 years.

Pittsburgh Pittsburgh 37 yrs experience 37 year
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Profile Summary

About M. Brian O'Connor at a glance

M. Brian O'Connor is a medical malpractice, litigation, health care, and insurance attorney based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, practicing at Baum O’Connor Cullen Chmiel. They have 37+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1989. Admitted to practice in Pennsylvania (1989) and District of Columbia (1991). Educated at Columbus School of Law (J.D., 1989) and John Carroll University (BA, 1986). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Health Care (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Insurance (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants (2026). Serands clients in Pittsburgh, PA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Mr. O’Connor has been a member of the firm for 20 years
  • His practice is devoted to the representation of physicians and hospitals in medical malpractice cases
  • Brian also represents health care providers in litigation before the Pennsylvania State Board of Medicine
  • Mr. O’Connor has tried over 45 jury trials on behalf of physicians and hospitals throughout the counties of Western Pennsylvania and the Federal District Court in Pittsburgh and Erie
  • Mr. O’Connor has participated in numerous mediations and arbitrations in health care related litigation

Practice Areas Explained

M. Brian O'Connor's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases M. Brian O'Connor handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Medical Malpractice

Medical malpractice lawyers represent patients harmed by negligent doctors, hospitals, and other providers. Free case review, no fee unless you win.

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Civil Litigation

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Health Care Law

Health care attorneys for HIPAA, Medicare, Medicaid, regulatory compliance, and medical licensing matters.

M. Brian O'Connor is one of 66,735 health care attorneys indexed nationally. Browse health care attorneys in Pennsylvania →

Insurance Law

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Pennsylvania

Practicing law in Pennsylvania. Legal matters in Pennsylvania are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Pittsburgh are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Pennsylvania state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about M. Brian O'Connor

Where is M. Brian O'Connor's law office located?
M. Brian O'Connor's law practice is located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The firm is Baum O’Connor Cullen Chmiel. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does M. Brian O'Connor handle?
M. Brian O'Connor focuses on medical malpractice, litigation, health care, insurance. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Pennsylvania.
How long has M. Brian O'Connor practiced law?
M. Brian O'Connor has 37+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1989.
Where did M. Brian O'Connor go to law school?
M. Brian O'Connor earned their education at (J.D., 1989); (BA, 1986).
How can I contact M. Brian O'Connor for a consultation?
You can contact M. Brian O'Connor directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has M. Brian O'Connor received?
M. Brian O'Connor's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Health Care; Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Insurance; Best Lawyers in America — Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants; Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:; Best Lawyers in America — Legal Malpractice Law - Defendants.

Education

J.D.
Columbus School of Law
- 1989
BA
John Carroll University
- 1986

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Health Care
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Insurance
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Legal Malpractice Law - Defendants
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — COVID-19
- 2026
Lawyer of the Year — Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants (Pittsburgh)
- 2021
Lawyer of the Year — Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants (Pittsburgh)
- 2018

Bar Admissions

Pennsylvania
Admitted: 1989
District of Columbia
Admitted: 1991

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