Chris O’Brien

Chris O’Brien is a highly experienced personal injury attorney at O’Brien & Ford PC in Buffalo, New York, with more than 33 years of experience representing individuals who have suffered serious injuries. Over the course of his career, he has developed a national reputation as a skilled trial lawyer and has helped personal injury victims throughout Western New York pursue compensation for their losses. Chris and fellow attorney John Ford have settled or tried more than $25 million and multi-million-dollar cases on behalf of their clients.

Chris focuses his practice on personal injury litigation, including motor vehicle accidents, car accidents, and other serious injury claims. His extensive courtroom experience has given him a deep understanding of the challenges injured individuals face when dealing with insurance companies and opposing parties. He is committed to providing strong advocacy and personalized representation while pursuing favorable outcomes for his clients.

Beyond his work representing injured clients, Chris is nationally recognized for his trial skills and his contributions to the legal profession. He has served as an educator of other trial lawyers and has shared his litigation knowledge and courtroom techniques with attorneys throughout the United States and Canada. He is a Diplomate of the National College of Advocacy and has been a member of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum for 25 years. He has also been recognized as one of Western New York's Top Ten Lawyers by Buffalo Business First.

Chris has received additional professional recognition, including an AV-Preeminent rating from Martindale-Hubbell, a 10.0 Avvo rating, and recognition as a Legal Elite Top 10 attorney. His combination of decades of personal injury experience, extensive trial knowledge, and professional recognition has established him as a prominent personal injury advocate in Buffalo and throughout Western New York.