Legal Elite 2024: Civil Litigation Q&A Bill O’Mara Jr.

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Title: Partner/Attorney

Other legal specialties: Cooper Hurley Injury Lawyers exclusively represents people injured by the negligence of others with a focus on catastrophic injury and wrongful death cases arising from car, truck and motorcycle accidents. I also have experience representing people injured by negligent businesses and the government.

Education: Indian River High School; bachelor’s degree, Dartmouth College; law degree, Washington and Lee School of Law

Career mentors: Jim Hurley and John Cooper, founders of Cooper Hurley Injury Lawyers. I was their first associate attorney hire and have had the privilege of becoming their law partner and being a part of a thriving, respected and growing law practice. 

Hobbies: I spend almost all my free time with my wife (Melissa) and our three children (Lola, 11; Quinn, 9; and Wally, 6), which usually means we are driving to a school or sporting event. 

Fan of: Buffalo Bills. Fun fact: the Bills are 3-0 against Patrick Mahomes when I’m in attendance.
I need to start going to the playoff games …

What do you enjoy most about your legal specialty? I truly do enjoy helping people through their most difficult times. My clients are badly injured and often worried about their future, and it is nice to bring them some peace of mind and help them get back on track.

What case was your biggest win? There’s a saying that a lawyer is only as good as his next case. Cooper Hurley Injury Lawyers and I have worked hard to develop a strong reputation in the community through great customer service and results. Our reputation and track record afford us the opportunity and privilege to resolve several seven-figure injury cases each year.

Is there something in your past work or personal life that makes you a better attorney? Playing team sports growing up has served me well and translates to all aspects of life, including law practice. I was a co-captain for the football team at Indian River High School and was a benchwarmer on the football team at Dartmouth College.

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