William T. O'Connell III
Associate

William T. O'Connell III

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Education:

Suffolk University School of Law, J.D., cum laude, 1997

Norwich University, B.S., cum laude, 1992

Professional Affiliations and Activities:

Colorado Bar Association

Denver Bar Association

Defense Research Institute: Governmental Liability Committee

Defense Research Institute: Lawyers' Professionalism and Ethics Committee-Steering Committee

Faculty of Federal Advocates

 

Representative Experience Includes:

  • Achieved summary judgment and award of costs in representation of a Colorado Sheriff in a federal court action alleging violations of Title VII, the First Amendment and 42 USC 1983.
     

  • Achieved summary judgment for taxi cab company in a state court action alleging negligence, negligent entrustment and negligent employment claims.
     

  • As trial team member, achieved defense verdict for public employer in federal court action alleging constructive discharge, breach of contract and violations of the Americans with Disabilities Act and interference and retaliation under the Family and Medical Leave Act.
     

  • Achieved defense verdict for a driver involved in collision with a child bicyclist in state court action alleging negligence and negligence per se claims.
     

  • Achieved defense verdict for former public employee in state court action alleging wrongful death and outrageous conduct claims.
     

  • Achieved defense verdict for nightclub in state court action alleging negligent hiring and negligent supervision claims.

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