Michael P. O’Connor is a partner at Thon Beck Vanni Callahan & Powell with over 20 years of experience representing victims of catastrophic accidents and wrongful death. Mr. O’Connor handles cases involving, but not limited to, the following: automobile, trucking, motorcycle, and pedestrian accidents; slip trip and falls; dangerous and defective products; construction site accidents; dog bites; traumatic brain injuries and spinal cord injuries. Mr. O’Connor has consistently been named Super Lawyer by Los Angeles Magazine and Top Personal Injury Attorney in Pasadena Magazine. He serves as President of the Pasadena Bar Association and as Chairman of its Litigation Section. He is also the Past-President of the Irish American Bar Association.

Mr. O’Connor has obtained multiple million-dollar verdicts and settlements for his clients and their families. He is very passionate about serving his clients and obtaining justice for them.

EXPERIENCE YOU CAN TRUST

Mr. O’Connor earned his B.A. at John Carroll University and his J.D. from the State University of New York, Buffalo School of Law, in 1997. While in law school, Mr. O’Connor clerked for the Erie County District Attorney’s Office and the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Western District of New York. He is admitted to practice law in California and New York.

Mr. O’Connor is skilled at getting outstanding results in complicated cases through, mediations, arbitrations or trial. Mr. O’Connor was named a top personal injury attorney by Pasadena Magazine for thirteen consecutive years (2010-2023) and has been designated as a Super Lawyer from 2015-2023 by Los Angeles Magazine.

PRACTICE AREAS

CAR ACCIDENTS
BICYCLE ACCIDENTS
DOG BITES
MOTORCYCLE ACCIDENTS
CONSTRUCTION ACCIDENTS
SLIP TRIP AND FALL INJURIES
WRONGFUL DEATH
DEFECTIVE AND DANGEROUS PRODUCT

RECENT RESULTS

  • Premises Liability/Workplace Injury verdict: $7,100,000
  • Explosion Construction Site verdict: $6,500,000
  • Construction site injury: $2,500,000
  • Auto v. Auto: $2,000,000
  • Slip-and-Fall: $1,375,000 settlement
  • Trip-and-Fall: $1,275,000 settlement
  • Defective product settlement: $1,050,000
  • Wrongful Death: $1,000,000 policy limit settlement
  • Trip-and-Fall: $950,000 settlement
  • Motorcycle v. Auto: $850,000 settlement
  • Wrongful Death – Drowning: $850,000
  • Auto v. Motorcycle: $700,000 wrongful death settlement
  • Auto v. Auto: $600,000 settlement
  • Transport Company Negligence: $600,000
  • Negligent Security: $500,000
  • Slip-and-Fall: $450,000 settlement
  • Adult Daycare Transportation Negligence: $450,000 settlement
  • Slip-and-Fall verdict: $414,868.28
  • Slip-and-Fall: $375,000 settlement
  • Trip-and-Fall: $325,000 settlement
  • Auto v. Auto: $325,000 settlement
  • Slip-and-Fall: $300,000 settlement

Testimonial from Our Clients

  • I retained Michael O’Conner for a personal injury that I encountered back in 2018. I was so impressed by how professional he and his staff were in representing me. Unfortunately Covid 19 surfaced and the courts were delayed causing delays but Michael and his team worked through these delays and did not miss a beat! When it was finally time to settle or go to court, Michael and his mediator were able to negotiate a very nice settlement for me thus ending my case. I’ve only dealt with a few Lawyers over the years and it seemed I was always chasing them down when I had questions or concerns! NOT MICHAEL! His communication with me and response time was fantastic! He was very punctual in returning my calls and e-mails which was greatly appreciated! I highly recommend Michael and his firm to represent you should you need legal assistance !They are serious about their business, extremely Professional and will do a fantastic job representing you!!
  • I whole-heartedly recommend Michael O'Connor of the law offices of Thon Beck Vanni Callahan & Powell. He is an excellent lawyer who works extremely hard to achieve the best settlement possible. I was very impressed by his professionalism and his caring for his clients. He is a great communicator and always at your disposal. I am very grateful for his exceptional service.
  • Michael O'Connor and his team represented me with the best service and experience. My case got delayed due to Covid but Michael and his professional staff were patient and kept in touch with me throughout the whole process. I highly recommend this firm for anyone looking for great service.
  • I was referred to Thon Beck Vanni Callahan & Powell after being involved in an automobile accident. Mr. O'Connor handled my case. Mr. O'Connor is caring, expedient, effective, and professional. I am extremely satisfied with how he helped me receive the care I needed. I am thankful for the compensation I received from his handling of the case. Furthermore, his administrative assistant explained everything concisely and clearly throughout the process. I highly recommend the firm.
  • I had the good fortune to have a friend recommend this law firm to me, and the even better fortune to have Michael O'Connor represent me in a recent personal injury case. I couldn't have been placed in better hands. In the long and arduous process of legal proceedings here in California, Michael had my back every step of the way, guiding me through the meetings, depositions, etc., explaining every phase of the process, and even showing up to support me at doctors' appointments. He and his excellent assistant, Norma Gaffney, communicated with me constantly and made sure all of my needs or concerns were addressed. Most importantly, he listened, and acted as an ally as well as a highly skilled counselor. He negotiated a very favorable settlement that left me impressed and very grateful. If you need a highly professional, extremely ethical, experienced and gifted attorney who cares and actually makes you feel like a friend, I highly recommend Michael O'Connor and Thon Beck Vanni Callahan & Powell.

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