Atty. Peter O'Connell
Peter O’Connell is a partner in Hall Booth Smith’s Raleigh office where he focuses his practice on the defense of healthcare providers in medical malpractice actions and before state licensing boards. Peter has extensive experience defending medical professionals in civil and licensing matters, including doctors, nurses, physician assistants nurse practitioners, dentists, chiropractors, physical therapists.
Dental & More Attorney · Serving Charlotte, NC · 18+ Years Experience
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About Peter O'Connell at a Glance
Peter O'Connell is a Partner based in Charlotte, North Carolina, practicing at Hall Booth Smith, P.C.. They have 18+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2008. Their practice focuses on medical malpractice. Admitted to practice in North Carolina (2008). Educated at Wake Forest University School of Law J.D. (—) and University of Alabama B.A. Journalism (—). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Active member of Memberships •Greensboro Bar Association •North Carolina Bar Association. Serves clients in Charlotte, NC and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Peter O'Connell
- Peter O’Connell is a partner in Hall Booth Smith’s Raleigh office where he focuses his practice on the defense of healthcare providers in medical malpractice actions and before state licensing boards
- Peter has extensive experience defending medical professionals in civil and licensing matters, including doctors, nurses, physician assistants nurse practitioners, dentists, chiropractors, physical therapists
- He has represented many accountants and attorneys in civil litigation and before their respective licensing boards
- Born in Massachusetts and raised in Connecticut, Peter attended the University of Alabama where he graduating magna cum laude with a bachelor’s degree in journalism in 1992
- He worked as a reporter and editor at community newspapers in Alabama, Mississippi and South Carolina before joining the Las Vegas Review-Journal in 1998
- Peter covered Las Vegas courts as a reporter and editor for seven years
- Peter enrolled in Wake Forest University School of Law in 2005, graduating magna cum laude, and practiced in Greensboro before joining Hall Booth Smith in 2022
- Peter is an active tennis and softball player and has coached several youth baseball teams
- He lives in Greensboro with his wife, a high school English teacher, and their three children
- Recognition •Journalist of the Year, Nevada Press Association, 2001 In the Press Hall Booth Smith Names Twelve Partners July 10, 2025 Atlanta, GA (July 10, 2025) - Hall Booth Smith, P.C. (HBS) is proud to announce the elevation of 12 attorneys to Partner in recognition of their outstanding legal work, unwavering dedication, and contributions to the firm’s continued growth
- These promotions reflect HBS’s ongoing commitment to cultivating leadership from within and delivering exceptional service across a
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Peter O'Connell's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Peter O'Connell handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Charlotte.
Medical Malpractice in Charlotte
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Why Local Counsel Matters in Charlotte
Practicing law in North Carolina. Legal matters in North Carolina are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Charlotte are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate North Carolina state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in North Carolina brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in North Carolina courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Charlotte Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Charlotte-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Why Clients in Charlotte Choose Peter O'Connell
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Peter O'Connell's practice in the field of medical malpractice.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Peter O'Connell brings 18+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Focused Medical Malpractice Practice
Concentrating on medical malpractice means Peter O'Connell's knowledge of relevant statutes, case law, and procedural nuances stays current — unlike generalist practices that spread attention across unrelated fields.
Local Presence in Charlotte
A Charlotte-based practice means Peter O'Connell attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues Peter O'Connell Handles in Charlotte
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