Terrence M. Connors

Terrence M. Connors is a nationally recognized trial lawyer and founding partner at Connors LLP in Buffalo, New York. Known for his skill in high-stakes litigation, Terrence has built a distinguished career representing clients in complex business disputes, professional liability defense, catastrophic personal injury cases, white collar investigations, and appellate matters. His courtroom victories include record-setting verdicts in Western New York and high-profile federal criminal trial wins, earning him a reputation as a lawyer who delivers results when the stakes are highest.

Terrence earned his J.D. from the University at Buffalo Law School, where he received the prestigious Edwin F. Jaeckle Award and has continued to contribute as Chair of the school’s National Board of Advisors. He also holds a B.A. from Canisius College, where he was Co-Captain of the varsity basketball team and remains an active alumnus.

A fellow of both the American College of Trial Lawyers and the International Academy of Trial Lawyers—elite, invitation-only organizations—Terrence has been honored across multiple categories by Best Lawyers in America, including Personal Injury, Legal Malpractice, White Collar and Non-White Collar Criminal Defense, Bet-the-Company Litigation, and Commercial Litigation. He has been named “Lawyer of the Year” seven times and ranked the #1 lawyer in Upstate New York by Super Lawyers® for seven consecutive years.

In addition to leading a busy litigation practice, Terrence M. Connors plays an active role in the legal community through his service on multiple committees and boards, including the Erie County Bar Association, the Legal Aid Bureau, and the Western New York Trial Lawyers Association. His record of success has earned statewide recognition from City & State Magazine, the NY Daily Record, and Buffalo Business First, consistently ranking him among the most influential attorneys in New York. Highly regarded by fellow lawyers and trusted by clients, Terrence is often described as a “lawyer’s lawyer” and is widely recognized as one of the top trial attorneys in Western New York.

Law Office Affiliations

• Partner, Connors LLP
• Member, Bar Association of Erie County
• Member, American Bar Association
• Member, New York State Bar Association
• Fellow, American College of Trial Lawyers
• Fellow, International Academy of Trial Lawyers
• Member, National Trial Lawyers

Licensed State

• New York

Education

• University of Georgia School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• University of Georgia
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

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