Robert “Bobby” O’Hare is the head of the firm’s Personal Injury Group. He began his highly successful legal career, working on complex litigation matters at large international law firms. Today, while he continues to handle high stakes business and corporate matters, Bobby passionately represents people seriously injured or killed because of the wrongful conduct of others. Bobby is a skilled trial and appellate lawyer and handles cases from intake through trial and appeal. By applying his widely esteemed legal acumen and litigation skills to personal injury, medical malpractice, and wrongful death claims, he has recovered millions of dollars on behalf of clients and their families, including those killed at the World Trade Center on 9/11.
In addition to Bobby’s top-tier litigation experience and training, he brings a breadth of real world experience to his work on behalf of injured clients and their families. Before joining the legal profession, he served with the New York City Police Department (NYPD) as a police officer and sergeant in some of NYC’s toughest neighborhoods. He was a member of New York City’s Emergency Medical Service (EMS) responding to calls for medical assistance in upper Manhattan and the lower east side. And, for many years, he served as an emergency medical technician (EMT) for the largest and busiest volunteer ambulance service in New York state. In these roles, he saw first-hand how injuries can change a person’s life forever. He also saw the true commitment that police officers and first responders make to the communities they serve, and developed a special admiration for these men and women of service. Bobby is dedicated to using his experience and legal skills to help those injured or killed, including in the line of duty, obtain compensation for the wrongful acts of others.
Bobby is a former chair of the Litigation Committee and current member of the Bar Association of the City of New York, a member of the New York State Trial Lawyers Association (NYSTLA), and a member of the American Association for Justice (AAJ).
Robert’s full biography can be viewed here.
Honors
- Selected to New York Super Lawyers, (2008 to present), Thompson Reuters.
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
- New York
- United States Supreme Court
- U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit
- U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit
- U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York
- U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York
- U.S. District Court for the Northern District of New York
Pro Bono Activities
- Counsel, Board of Directors of Monsignor Scanlan High School (Bronx, NY)
- Instructor, New York State Bar Association’s Annual High School Mock Trial Tournament
- General Counsel, Eastchester Little League (Eastchester, NY)
- Former General Counsel, Bishop Ford Central Catholic High School (Brooklyn, NY)
- Former Chair Legal Affairs and Director, The Bronxville School Foundation (Bronxville, NY)
Clerkships
Education
- St. John's University School of Law, Law Review Editor - J.D.
- Fordham University, Economics - B.A.
Professional & Bar Association Memberships
- New York City Bar Association
- The Federal Bar Council
- American Association for Justice (AAJ)
- New York State Trial Lawyers Association (NYSTLA)
- The New York Guild of Catholic Lawyers
- St. John's University School of Law Alumni Association, Manhattan Chapter President
Contact Us
- 1 Personal Service
- 2 First Class Legal Representation
- 3 Initial Consultation at No Charge
Client Reviews
My husband and I are very grateful to Robert for all he achieved in our daughter's complicated personal injury case. Not only were we very content with the results but we were impressed by the way he handled our case in a professional and dedicated manner. We were also able to relate to him on a...
Robert O'Hare is an excellent lawyer. My wife and I were extremely pleased with the services he provided. He combines exceptional technical expertise and legal knowledge with an outstanding interpersonal manner, he is effective and easy to work with. Can't recommend him highly enough!
Robert has been amazing for my family and me on many levels. His personality, integrity, and attention to our family's needs are second to none. I highly recommend him and his firm.
The legal team at O'Hare Parnagian represented my family in a victim compensation claim and made the process smooth and stress free for all of us. Documents were explained and completed quickly. They continue to provide us with future information on the claim and scheduled payments.
Robert O'Hare and his dedicated team of professionals have been absolutely amazing to work with. I have been a client of this firm since 2017 and am very satisfied with the communication from the team and the continued positive results of an ongoing case. True professional and I highly recommend...
Bob O'Hare, an exceptional attorney, approached my case with a unique perspective that set him apart from other attorneys I encountered after my accident. From the outset, Bob and his dedicated team embarked on a relentless pursuit of justice, working tirelessly for years to secure a favorable...
After a bad accident in front of a pizza place where construction was taking place, O'Hare Parnagian handled my case, and I was incredibly impressed with their professionalism and the ultimate recovery.
Robert O'Hare "was very thorough throughout the process of my case, he explained everything to me in detail and was always available for any questions I had throughout the case. He obtained a great result for me. I would highly recommend him and his firm.