Atty. Robert E. O'Connor
Robert E. O'Connor is a lawyer practicing insurance, construction / development, employment / labor.
Construction / Development & More Attorney · Serving Melville, NY · 41+ Years Experience
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About Robert E. O'Connor at a Glance
Robert E. O'Connor is a Member based in Melville, New York, practicing at O'Connor, O'Connor, Hintz & Deveney, LLP. They have 41+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1985. Their practice focuses on employment and insurance. Admitted to practice in New York (1985), U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York (1986), and U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York (1986). Educated at Hofstra University (J.D., 1984) and University of Virginia (B.A., 1981). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Serves clients in Melville, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Robert E. O'Connor
- Robert E. O'Connor is a lawyer practicing insurance, construction / development, employment / labor
- Robert received a B.A. degree from University of Virginia in 1981, and has been licensed for 41 years
- Robert practices at O'Connor, O'Connor, Hintz & Deveney, LLP in Melville, NY
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Robert E. O'Connor's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Robert E. O'Connor handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Melville.
Employment Law in Melville
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
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Insurance Law in Melville
Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Melville
Practicing law in New York. Legal matters in New York are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Melville are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate New York state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in New York 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 New York courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Melville Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Melville-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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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Melville Choose Robert E. O'Connor
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 Robert E. O'Connor's practice in the field of employment and insurance.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Robert E. O'Connor brings 41+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in New York, U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York, and U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York, Robert E. O'Connor can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering employment and insurance, Robert E. O'Connor can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Melville
A Melville-based practice means Robert E. O'Connor attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
Case Types
Common Legal Issues Robert E. O'Connor Handles in Melville
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