Atty. Victor O'Connell

Atty. Victor O'Connell

Victor O'Connell is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation, Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law and Intellectual Property Law. Victor, who practices law in Cerritos, California, has been recognized since 2026.

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Profile Summary

About Victor O'Connell at a glance

Victor O'Connell is a employment, business, real estate, ip, and litigation attorney based in Cerritos, California, practicing at Stris & Maher LLP. Educated at University of Southern California (J.D., 2012). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Intellectual Property Law (2026). Serands clients in Cerritos, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

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  • Victor O'Connell is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation, Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law and Intellectual Property Law
  • Victor, who practices law in Cerritos, California, has been recognized since 2026
  • This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Victor is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area

Practice Areas Explained

Victor O'Connell's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Victor O'Connell handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

Victor O'Connell is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in California →

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

Victor O'Connell is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in California →

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

Victor O'Connell is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in California →

Intellectual Property

IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.

Victor O'Connell is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in California →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

Victor O'Connell is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in California →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in California

Practicing law in California. Legal matters in California are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Cerritos are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate California state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in California 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 California courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Victor O'Connell

Where is Victor O'Connell's law office located?
Victor O'Connell's law practice is located in Cerritos, California. The firm is Stris & Maher LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Victor O'Connell handle?
Victor O'Connell focuses on employment, business, real estate, ip, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
Where did Victor O'Connell go to law school?
Victor O'Connell earned their education at (J.D., 2012).
How can I contact Victor O'Connell for a consultation?
You can contact Victor O'Connell directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Victor O'Connell received?
Victor O'Connell's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation; Best Lawyers in America — Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law; Best Lawyers in America — Intellectual Property Law.

Education

J.D.
University of Southern California
- 2012

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Intellectual Property Law
- 2026

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