Shawn M. O’Connor
Attorney Shawn M. O’Connor joined Raipher, P.C. in 2016 and brings over 16 years of extensive trial experience in both criminal and civil matters. One case’s outcome, which Attorney O’Connor can say he’s pleasantly satisfied with, is a settlement involving a public bus accident that resulted in the death of a mother of four. The family was awarded $2 million for their loss. Another case outcome Attorney O’Connor can add to his list of successes involved two women accused of embezzling money from their jobs. The jury voted for a verdict of $150,000 for the wrongfully accused.
Practice Areas
Passion For Law And Community
Attorney O’Connor was admitted into the Massachusetts and D.C. Bar in 2003, as well as the Maryland Bar in 2000, after earning his undergraduate degree in art at Hampshire College and his J.D. at American University Washington College of Law. Throughout his time in school, O’Connor was an editor of the American University Journal of Gender, Social Policy, & the Law. While he had no major, he concentrated on media, law, and politics. In 2016, he brought over 16 years of criminal and civil litigation experience to the firm.
O’Connor is passionate about more than just law. Even with how time-consuming his job can be, O’Connor is a loving dad of two. With one of his children being an ardent dancer, O’Connor strives to be more enthusiastic about dancing himself, leading him to become a member of the advisory board for the Drama Studio of Springfield. At Raipher, the legal team says he’s a pleasure to have around. We call him the “fun dad” of the office.
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
- Massachusetts
- District of Columbia
- Maryland
Education
- Juris Doctor – American University
- Bachelor of Arts – Hampshire College
Professional & Bar Association Memberships
- Hampden County Bar Association