The Law Offices of Morgan, Carratt & O'Connor, P.A.

Terry O'Connor
Terry has spent over 30 years representing clients throughout South Florida. During that time he has earned a reputation as a fair and honest attorney that will do whatever it takes to see that your interests and rights are protected. He has been practicing law at Morgan, Carratt & O'Connor, P.A., since graduating from law school in 1983. Below is Terry's resume for your convenience.
EDUCATION
- 1979 University of Florida, Bachelor of Science, Journalism
- 1983 University of Florida, Juris Doctor
- 1983 The Florida Bar
- 1984 United States District Court, Southern District of Florida
- 1986 United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit
- 1987 United States Supreme Court
ORGANIZATIONS
Broward County Bar Association
- 1986 - 1990 Executive Committee, Young Lawyers Section
- 1988 - 1990 Executive Committee
- 1989 - 1990 President, Young Lawyers Section
- 1989 - 1991 Chairman, Public Relations Committee
- 1990 - 1994 17th Judicial Circuit Fee Arbitration Committee
- 1991 - 1995 Executive Committee
- 1996 - 1997 Bench/Bar Committee
- 2012 – 2015 Bench/Bar Committee
- Chair 2013-2014
The Florida Bar
- 1986 - 1990 Small Claims Rules Committee
- Vice Chair, 1988 - 1989
- 1990 - 1993 Civil Procedure Rules Committee
- 1991 - 1995 Young Lawyers Division Board of Governors
- Chair – Children’s Witness Room Committee – 1992
- Executive Committee 1994 – 1995
- 1993 - 1995 Grievance Committee 17D
- Chair, 1995
- 2001 - 2003 Grievance Committee 17A
- Chair, 2003
- 2007 - 2009 Grievance Committee 17A
- Chair, 2009
- 1994 - 2001 Family Law Rules Committee
- Chair, 2000 - 2001
- Vice Chair, 1999 - 2000
- 2000 - 2001 Family Court Steering Committee
- 2010 - Present Trial Lawyers Section Executive Council Member
Judicial Nominating Commission, 17th Judicial Circuit
- 2008 – Present
- 2009 – 2010 Vice Chair
- 2010 – 2012 Chair
Other Organizations
- 1987 - Present Broward Lawyers Care
- 1989 - 1998 Broward County Trial Lawyers Association
- 1992 - 1999 American Inns of Court
- 1992 - Present Guardian Ad Litem
SPEAKER
- Young Lawyers Division Bridge the Gap Seminar – Family Law
- Family Law Seminars presented by The Broward County Bar Association
- Ethics Seminar presented by The St. Thomas More Society
- Family Law Seminar presented by Broward Lawyers Care
AWARDS
- Miami Metro Magazine, The List of South Florida’s Top Lawyers,
- January, 2001 – January 2007
- Florida Super Lawyers, 2012 - Present
COMMUNITY
- CCD Teacher, Grade 5, St. Elizabeth of Hungary, 1995 – 2004
- Youth Basketball Coach, Pompano First Baptist Church, 1997 – 2001
- Youth Basketball Coach, City of Lighthouse Point, 2001 – 2010
- Youth Basketball Coach, Christ Church, 2001 – 2002
PERSONAL
Terry and his wife Susan have two children.