Atty. Terrence M. Connors
Terrence M. Connors has been recognized by his peers as one of the pre-eminent trial attorneys in the state.
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Terrence M. Connors is a medical malpractice, personal injury, criminal defense, business, and white collar attorney based in Buffalo, New York, practicing at Connors LLP. Educated at Canisius College (—) and State University of New York at Buffalo (—). Recognitions include Lawyer of the Year — Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants (Buffalo) (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Bet-the-Company Litigation (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation (2026). Serands clients in Buffalo, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Terrence M. Connors has been recognized by his peers as one of the pre-eminent trial attorneys in the state
- For the past seven years, he has been ranked as the number one lawyer in all upstate New York by Super Lawyers magazine
- This year, the Erie County Bar Association named him Lawyer of the Year and, in 2006, the New York State Bar Association awarded him the prestigious Attorney Professionalism Award
- He is a fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers
- Membership in that organization is by invitation only and limited to one percent of the lawyers in each state
- Mr. Connors is also a Fellow of the International Academy of Trial Lawyers
- Membership in that organization is also by invitation and limited to a total of 500 trial lawyers in the United States
- He is listed in The Best Lawyers In America® in seven separate categories: Personal Injury, Commercial Litigation, Legal Malpractice, Medical Malpractice, Bet the Company Litigation, Criminal Law, and White Collar and Non-White Collar
- Terry has always been an aggressive and proactive advocate
- He started his career at one of Buffalo's largest law firms, quickly demonstrating his abilities as he was elected managing partner at the young age of 35
- But Terry came to see that the big firm structure was hindering his ability to respond quickly and decisively to his clients’ needs
- He had a vision of building a leaner, more efficient firm to improve the work he could do for his clients
- His vision was to form a litigation boutique – a compact firm composed of the best and brightest litigators, freed from large firm constraints, and devoted entirely to providing litigation services
- CONNORS LLP represents the realization of that vision – one that Terry continues to shape and direct
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Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Terrence M. Connors handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Medical malpractice lawyers represent patients harmed by negligent doctors, hospitals, and other providers. Free case review, no fee unless you win.
Terrence M. Connors is one of 49,086 medical malpractice attorneys indexed nationally. Browse medical malpractice attorneys in New York →
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.
Terrence M. Connors is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in New York →
A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.
Terrence M. Connors is one of 214,270 criminal defense attorneys indexed nationally. Browse criminal defense attorneys in New York →
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Terrence M. Connors is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in New York →
Terrence M. Connors is one of 20,025 white collar attorneys indexed nationally. Browse white collar attorneys in New York →
Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in New York
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 Buffalo 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 andnue, 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.
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