About Ryan D. O'Connor

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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New Orleans Litigator Ryan O’Connor Named Frank L. Maraist Award Finalist

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Areas of Law

  • Commercial Litigation
  • Premises Liability
  • Professional Liability
  • Transportation
  • Other 5
    • Healthcare Law
    • Insurance Defense & Coverage
    • Trucking
    • Commercial/Corporate
    • Healthcare

Practice Details

  • Firm Information
    Position
    Director
    Firm Name
    Galloway, Johnson, Tompkins, Burr & Smith
  • Representative Cases & Transactions
    Cases
    Representative Matters: Obtained summary judgment on behalf of a retail property owner on the basis that the alleged defect was open
    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
    aggressive motion practice.
    Represented numerous transportation clients in cases that involved fraud
    obtained dismissals for the clients without payment to the plaintiffs.
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Experience

  • Bar Admission & Memberships
    Admissions
    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

  • Education & Certifications
    Law School
    Tulane University Law School
    Class of 2013
    J.D.
    Other Education
    Managing Editor, Tulane Journal of International and Comparative Law

    Duke University
    Class of 2010
    B.A.
    Public Policy

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Attorneys FAQs

  • Is this attorney admitted to the bar in more than one state?
    Yes, Ryan D. O'Connor is admitted to practice in Louisiana and Maryland.
  • Is this attorney admitted to practice in any U.S. Federal Courts?
    Ryan D. O'Connor is admitted to practice before the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit.
  • How many attorneys are in this law firm?
    Galloway, Johnson, Tompkins, Burr & Smith has 120 attorneys at this location.
  • What law school did this attorney attend?
    Ryan D. O'Connor attended Tulane University Law School.
  • What year was this attorney's law firm established?
    Galloway, Johnson, Tompkins, Burr & Smith was established in 1987.