George L. O'Connell

Background

O'Connell, George L. was born on May 19, 1950 in St. Louis, Missouri, United States.

Education

Purdue University (Bachelor of Arts, with highest distinction, 1972). Harvard University (Juris Doctor, cum laude, 1976).

Career

Worked at Stevens & O'Connell (Sacramento, California) specializing in Business Litigation, Securities, White Collar Criminal Defense, Environmental Litigation, Tax Fraud, Healthcare Fraud, Government. Admitted to the bar, 1977, Illinois and California. Assistant United States.

Attorney, Los Angeles and Sacramento, 1980-1987, 1990-1993. Assistant United States. Attorney for the Central District of California, Special Prosecutions and Major Frauds Unit, 1980-1983.

Assistant United States. Attorney for the Eastern District of California and Senior Litigation Counsel, Department of Justice, 1983-1987. Assistant United States.

Attorney for the Eastern District of California, Chief, Special Prosecutions Unit, 1990-1991. United States Attorney, Eastern District of California, 1991-1993. Partner: Downey, Baranc, Seymour & Rohwer, 1993-1997.

Miller & O'Connell, 1987-1990. Member: Sacramento County, Illinois and American Bar Associations. State Bar of California (Chair, Program Committee, Litigation Section, Sacramento Chapter).

Achievements

• George L. O"Connell has been listed as a reputable lawyer by Martindale-Hubbell.

Membership

Member: Sacramento County, Illinois and American Bar Associations. State Bar of California (Chair, Program Committee, Litigation Section, Sacramento Chapter).