Atty. Michael J. O'Connor
There was a time when working men and women had no one to turn to if they were injured on the job. Raised in a small coal mining community, Michael J.
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Michael J. O'Connor is a workers comp attorney based in Frackville, Pennsylvania, practicing at O'Connor Law. They have 39+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1987. Admitted to practice in Pennsylvania (1987) and District of Columbia (1988). Educated at Western Michigan University (J.D., 1986) and Villanova University (MA, 1983). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Workers' Compensation Law - Claimants (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs (2026). Serands clients in Frackville, PA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- There was a time when working men and women had no one to turn to if they were injured on the job
- Raised in a small coal mining community, Michael J. O'Connor witnessed first-hand this injustice
- His father and grandfather, both working men, saw coal miners who were denied benefits and were unable to support their families
- Unsafe working conditions continue today
- Unfortunately, many injured workers are still denied benefits
- In 1989, Michael J. O'Connor founded his firm with the goal of helping injured workers through every stage of litigation, and beyond
- With its roots in the community-minded, rural town of Frackville, Michael’s firm has expanded to include fifteen offices throughout Pennsylvania
- Today, the firm has offices in Pennsylvania’s largest cities as well as in its rural communities
- In addition to its esteemed Workers’ Compensation staff, Michael’s firm has established highly skilled Personal Injury and Social Security departments
- The firm also offers a full range of legal services, including Nursing Home Abuse and Wills & Estates
- A recognized leader in the field of Workers’ Compensation, Michael has served as Past Secretary for the Workers’ Compensation Law and Advocacy Group and Past Chairman of the Workers’ Compensation and Workplace Injury Section of the American Association of Justice and was on the board of directors for the Workplace Injury Litigation Group
- Michael has received many accolades for his work and was named the 2011 Labor Partner of the Year by the Lehigh Valley Labor Council
- Currently, Michael is a Hearing Committee Member for the Pennsylvania Supreme Court Disciplinary Board
- Active in his local community, Michael is a member of the Frackville Rotary Club and numerous other civic-minded organizations
- For the past 20 years, Michael has held numerous positions within the Knights of Columbus and now proudly serves on the organization’s board of directors
- Born and raised in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania, Michael received his undergraduate degree in 1980 from Villanova University, a graduate degree from Villanova University in 1983, and his law degree in 1986 from Thomas M. Cooley School of Law
- Michael resides in Schuylkill County with his family
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Workers compensation lawyers help injured workers get medical care, lost wages, and disability benefits. Free consult, no fee unless you win.
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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 Frackville 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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