Thomas J. O'Grady
Partner
Thomas O’Grady has extensive experience in commercial litigation, product liability, and mass tort litigation, and he handles a vast array of other civil litigation matters including defense of professional liability/medical malpractice claims. Tom has skillfully defended insurance brokers and agents in connection with significant E&O claims. Within the area of commercial litigation, he has successfully defended class-action claims involving consumer protection statutes and the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA). He has also tried product liability and personal injury cases, as well as commercial and employment disputes.
Tom’s practice includes the representation of providers in the fast-growing field of wireless communications. His experience in this area involves cell tower lease disputes, contract claims, and consumer litigation. He has consulted clients with respect to regulations impacting the growth of the wireless industry and with respect to threatened class claims.
Industries
Admitted to Practice
- New Jersey
- Pennsylvania
- U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey
- U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania
Education
- Penn State – The Dickinson School of Law, J.D., 1994
- University of Scranton, B.S., cum laude, 1991
Professional Affiliations
- New Jersey State Bar Association: Chair, Product Liability and Toxic Tort Section
- New Jersey Defense Association
Community Involvement
- Team leader for Jersey Battered Women’s Service (pro bono program)
- Youth Athletic Coach
Publications & Events
- Co-Author, “Seller Beware: Dealership’s Failure to Disclose That Used Car Was a ‘Loaner’ Leads to Treble Damages and Attorney’s Fee Award,” The Defender, National Association of Dealer Counsel, April 2013
- Author, “Multidistrict Litigation: What Is It, and What Can You Do About It?” For the Defense, Defense Research Institute, December 1, 2010
- Presenter, “Attacking and Defending Expert Opinions,” New Jersey State Bar Association’s Product Liability Seminar: Back to Basics — Fundamentals of a Strong Product Liability Practice, March 30, 2016
- Presenter, “A Primer on Multi-County (Mass Tort) Litigation Practice and Procedures,” New Jersey State Bar Association 2014 Annual Meeting and Convention, Atlantic City, NJ, May 15, 2014
- Presenter, “Limits to Damages Recoverable In Loss of Consortium Claims,” NJ State Bar Association, Atlantic City, May 17, 2012
- Presenter, “Developments in Legal Malpractice Litigation,” NJ Institute of Continuing Legal Education