M. Brian O'Connor

Pittsburgh, PA Directions

Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2016

Awarded Practice Areas

Litigation - Health Care Litigation - Insurance Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants

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Awarded Practice Areas

Litigation - Health Care Litigation - Insurance Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants

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Baum O’Connor Cullen Chmiel

5 Best Lawyers awards

Biography

Mr. O’Connor has been a member of the firm for 20 years. His practice is devoted to the representation of physicians and hospitals in medical malpractice cases. Brian also represents health care providers in litigation before the Pennsylvania State Board of Medicine.

Mr. O’Connor has tried over 45 jury trials on behalf of physicians and hospitals throughout the counties of Western Pennsylvania and the Federal District Court in Pittsburgh and Erie. Mr. O’Connor has participated in numerous mediations and arbitrations in health care related litigation.

Locations

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

412-338-4750

912 Fort Duquesne Boulevard
Pittsburgh, PA 15222

Education

Columbus School of Law, Catholic University of America, J.D., graduated 1989
John Carroll University, BA, graduated 1986

Bar Admissions

Pennsylvania, 1989
District of Columbia, 1991

Affiliations

Academy of Trial Lawyers Allegheny County - Member
Allegheny County Bar Associations - Health Care Law Section - Fellow
American Bar Association - Litigation Section - Member
Christian Housing, Inc. - President
Defense Research Institute - Med Mal Section - Member
Pennsylvania Super Lawyer - Named

Client Testimonials

Awards & Focus

Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2021 - Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants

Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2018 - Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants

Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers^® for:

Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants, Pittsburgh (2021)
Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants, Pittsburgh (2018)

Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America^® 2026 for work in:

Litigation - Health Care
Litigation - Insurance
Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants

Additional Areas of Practice:

Legal Malpractice Law - Defendants

Special Focus:

COVID-19

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Case History

Cases

Results

Plaintiff alleged ENT surgeon was negligent in retained pledget during ZMC surgery. Verdict in favor of defense on motion for non-suit after 2 days of trial.
Plaintiffs alleged failure to adequately treat glaucoma resulting in blindness. Verdict for defense
Plaintiff claimed radiologist failed to properly interpret CT scan of abdomen and pelvis resulting in delay in diagnosis of Thymoma. Verdict for defense.
Plaintiff claimed obstetrician/gynecologist was negligent for perforating ureter during C-Section. Verdict for defense.
Plaintiff claimed failure to diagnose pituitary tumor resulting in blindness. Non-suit granted after six days of trial.
Plaintiffs alleged failure to timely diagnose lung cancer. Verdict for defense
Plaintiffs alleged failure to adequately treat glaucoma resulting in blindness. Verdict for defense

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