Ryan D. O'Connor

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Ryan D. O'Connor: Attorney with Galloway, Johnson, Tompkins, Burr & Smith

Biography

Ryan D. O’Connor’s uncompromising attention to detail fuels his desire to understand all facets of a case. His clients remain informed throughout the entire litigation process as Ryan guides them through proactive strategies to achieve their business goals. Ryan keeps a keen eye toward a long-term strategy to ensure the best resolution for his clients.

Ryan focuses his practice on transportation-related litigation, premises liability, and medical malpractice. Ryan regularly defends clients in all Louisiana state and federal courts.

Prior to joining the Firm, Ryan served as a Judicial Law Clerk to the Honorable Regina Bartholomew-Woods (retired) at Orleans Parish Civil District Court in New Orleans.

Awards & Recognitions

•Finalist for Louisiana Association of Defense Counsel 2025 Frank L. Maraist Award

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Areas of Practice (9)

  • Commercial Litigation
  • Healthcare Law
  • Insurance Defense & Coverage
  • Premises Liability
  • Professional Liability
  • Trucking
  • Commercial/Corporate
  • Healthcare
  • Transportation

Education & Credentials

University Attended:
Managing Editor, Tulane Journal of International and Comparative Law; Duke University, B.A., Public Policy, 2010
Law School Attended:
Tulane University Law School, J.D., 2013
Year of First Admission:
2013
Admission:
2013, Louisiana; 2017, Maryland; 2015, U.S. District Courts for the Eastern, Middle, and Western Districts of Louisiana; 2015, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit
Memberships:

ASSOCIATIONS

•Louisiana Association of Defense Counsel
•Louisiana State Bar Association
•National Hispanic Bar Association
•New Orleans Bar Association

Reported Cases:
Representative Matters: Obtained summary judgment on behalf of a retail property owner on the basis that the alleged defect was open and obvious.; Achieved a favorable settlement on behalf of an insurer in a personal injury suit entailing significant medical claims through the use of targeted discovery and aggressive motion practice.; Represented numerous transportation clients in cases that involved fraud and obtained dismissals for the clients without payment to the plaintiffs.
ISLN:
923160349

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985-607-7378  Phone

985-674-6681  Fax

www.gallowaylawfirm.com

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