Philip D O’Connell, Jr

Specialties

We obtain a thorough understanding of the legal issues our Worcester-​area clients encounter in commercial and residential real estate transactions, and help them navigate through simple and complex legal processes with efficiency. We also provide a range of services in estate planning, elder law, and estate administration, helping clients avoid probate or come out of probate favorably.

The approach we take toward every client is one of compassion, care, and patience with sensitive issues. We are a results-​oriented firm. Our experienced staff (Renae Magnan, Rebecca Gale, Cheryl Phillips, and Debbie Connor) exemplifies our commitment to our clients’ objectives.

History

Established in 1981.

Founded by attorney Philip O’Connell, our Auburn, Massachusetts, law firm has more than 40 years of combined legal experience with the addition of attorney Alicia O’Connell advising on legal issues.

Meet the Business Owner

Philip O.

Business Owner

Philip D. O’Connell, Jr. founded the firm in 1981 as a solo practice and partnered with his daughter, Alicia, in 2011. Mr. O’Connell specializes in real estate conveyancing, estate administration, estate planning, and elder law. He represents buyers, sellers, refinance borrowers and lenders in all aspects of their real estate transactions. Mr. O’Connell offers clients a range of trust and estate services to preserve their wealth and enable them to pass assets to their families and other beneficiaries in the most appropriate and tax-​effective manner. He also advises elderly and disabled clients on long-​term care planning, including planning for MassHealth qualification.

Mr. O’Connell is a member of the Massachusetts Bar Association, the Worcester County Bar Association, and the Real Estate Bar Association. He is a graduate of The College of the Holy Cross (A.B., 1969) and Suffolk University Law School (J.D., 1972).