Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Experienced Legal Advocates in New York State
Established in 1925, O'Connell & Aronowitz has served as a trusted legal partner for individuals and businesses across New York State. Our firm combines the personalized attention of a local practice with the comprehensive resources of a large-scale legal operation. With 30 attorneys specializing in diverse practice areas, we deliver tailored solutions for complex legal challenges. Our attorneys are recognized leaders in their fields, holding accolades from Martindale Hubbell, Super Lawyers, and Best Lawyers. Over our century-long history, we have secured landmark verdicts and settlements, including multi-million-dollar awards in medical malpractice and personal injury cases.We maintain a strong commitment to community advocacy, including LGBTQ rights and pro bono services. Our track record includes precedent-setting litigation in federal and state courts, demonstrating our ability to handle high-stakes cases. We prioritize transparent communication and cost-effective strategies, ensuring clients receive both expert representation and practical guidance. Our presence in Albany and Saratoga Springs allows us to serve clients throughout New York State, from routine matters to complex litigation.
Services
Personal Injury
Criminal Defense
Family Law
Healthcare Law
Business Litigation
Estate Planning
Medical Malpractice
Bankruptcy
Cannabis Law
Student Defense
Details
- Year established: 1925
Highlights and features
- We have secured over $100 million in verdicts and settlements for clients since 1925.
- Our attorneys include 16 Best Lawyers in America honorees and Super Lawyers recipients.
- We maintain a 98% client satisfaction rate across our practice areas.
- Our firm offers dedicated healthcare law expertise with national provider representation.
- We provide free initial consultations for personal injury and criminal defense cases.
What people say
Award-winning attorneys
Millions in settlements
Personalized attention
Community advocacy
Proven trial success
Services
Personal Injury
Our personal injury attorneys advocate for clients injured in accidents, medical malpractice, or workplace incidents. We pursue maximum compensation for damages through skilled negotiation and trial representation. With a history of multi-million-dollar verdicts, including a $43.5 million medical malpractice award, we provide aggressive advocacy for victims.
Criminal Defense
We defend clients facing criminal charges across New York State, from DUI offenses to federal white-collar crimes. Our team has secured landmark acquittals in complex cases, including a high-profile federal gambling prosecution. Student Defense services protect college students facing disciplinary or criminal actions.
Healthcare Law
Our healthcare law practice represents providers in regulatory compliance, reimbursement disputes, and litigation. We advise on Medicaid/Medicare compliance, handle third-party payor recovery cases, and have secured an $18 million verdict against the New York State Department of Health for clinical laboratory clients.
Family Law
We handle complex family law matters including divorce, child custody, and spousal maintenance. With decades of experience, our attorneys provide strategic guidance for equitable asset division, child support arrangements, and prenuptial agreements in New York's family courts.
Business Litigation
We represent businesses in commercial disputes, contract negotiations, and regulatory compliance. Our services span entity formation, transactional support, and high-stakes litigation, including precedent-setting cases before the U.S. Supreme Court for healthcare industry clients.
People
William F. Berglund
Shareholder
With over 30 years of experience, William F. Berglund focuses on commercial litigation and healthcare law. He has represented major healthcare providers in complex regulatory matters and serves as a mentor to junior attorneys at the firm.
Kurt E. Bratten
Shareholder
Kurt E. Bratten specializes in personal injury and medical malpractice cases. He has secured multiple seven-figure verdicts for clients and leads the firm's efforts in catastrophic injury litigation.
Stephen R. Coffey
Shareholder
Stephen R. Coffey concentrates on criminal defense and white-collar crime cases. He has successfully defended clients in federal prosecutions, including the landmark $43.5 million medical malpractice verdict case.
Pamela A. Nichols
Shareholder
Pamela A. Nichols is a leading family law attorney with expertise in high-asset divorce cases. She advocates for equitable child custody arrangements and has served as a mediator in complex matrimonial disputes.
Steven G. Thomas
Shareholder
Steven G. Thomas focuses on business litigation and appellate practice. He has argued precedent-setting cases before the U.S. Supreme Court and advises corporations on risk management strategies.
Questions
What practice areas does OConnell & Aronowitz specialize in?
We focus on personal injury, criminal defense, family law, healthcare law, business litigation, medical malpractice, and cannabis law, among others.
Do you offer free initial consultations?
Yes, we provide complimentary consultations for personal injury and criminal defense cases to assess your legal needs.
How experienced is your legal team?
Our 30 attorneys collectively hold 16 Best Lawyers distinctions and have secured over $100 million in client recoveries since 1925.
Can you handle cases outside Albany?
We represent clients across New York State, including major metro areas like New York City, Syracuse, and Buffalo.
What sets your healthcare law practice apart?
Our healthcare law team advises providers nationwide on compliance, transactions, and litigation, including Medicaid/Medicare regulations.
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