Atty. Terrence M. Connors

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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Profile Summary

About Terrence M. Connors at a glance

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.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • 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

Practice Areas Explained

Terrence M. Connors's Areas of Practice

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

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

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 →

Criminal Defense

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 & Corporate Law

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 →

White Collar Crimes

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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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Terrence M. Connors

Where is Terrence M. Connors's law office located?
Terrence M. Connors's law practice is located in Buffalo, New York. The firm is Connors LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Terrence M. Connors handle?
Terrence M. Connors focuses on medical malpractice, personal injury, criminal defense, business, white collar. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
Where did Terrence M. Connors go to law school?
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What awards or recognition has Terrence M. Connors received?
Terrence M. Connors's notable recognition includes: Lawyer of the Year — Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants (Buffalo); Best Lawyers in America — Bet-the-Company Litigation; Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation; Best Lawyers in America — Criminal Defense: General Practice; Best Lawyers in America — Criminal Defense: White-Collar.

Education

Canisius College
- In Progress
State University of New York at Buffalo
- In Progress

Awards

Lawyer of the Year — Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants (Buffalo)
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Bet-the-Company Litigation
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Criminal Defense: General Practice
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Criminal Defense: White-Collar
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Legal Malpractice Law - Defendants
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Legal Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Legal Malpractice Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Medical Malpractice Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Appellate
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Automobile Collision
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Birth Trauma
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Brain Injury
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Breach of Contract
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Civil and Criminal
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Civil Litigation
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Complex Litigation
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Consumer
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Defrauded Investors
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Federal
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Fraud
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Government Investigations
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Grand Jury
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Large Case Litigation
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Lawyer Ethics
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Mass Tort
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Medical Malpractice
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Medical Negligence
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Nursing Homes
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Product Liability
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Professional Malpractice
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Qui Tam/False Claims Act
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — State
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — State and Federal
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Vehicular Manslaughter
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Violent and Nonviolent Crimes
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — White-Collar Criminal Defense
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Wrongful Death
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Awards:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Fellow, International Academy of Trial Lawyers
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — New York State Bar Association, Attorney Professionalism Award
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Bar Association of Erie County, Lawyer of the Year Award
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Super Lawyers
- 2026
Lawyer of the Year — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs (Buffalo)
- 2025
Lawyer of the Year — Legal Malpractice Law - Defendants (Buffalo)
- 2017
Lawyer of the Year — Criminal Defense: White-Collar (Buffalo)
- 2016
Lawyer of the Year — Legal Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs (Buffalo)
- 2015
Lawyer of the Year — Bet-the-Company Litigation (Buffalo)
- 2014
Lawyer of the Year — Criminal Defense: White-Collar (Buffalo)
- 2013
Lawyer of the Year — Bet-the-Company Litigation (Buffalo)
- 2012
Lawyer of the Year — Personal Injury Litigation (Buffalo)
- 2009

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