Joseph D. "Joe" Morath, Jr.

Joseph D. "Joe" Morath, Jr.


Connors LLP

Recognized since 2023

Buffalo, New York

Practice Areas

Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs

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Joe is an experienced trial attorney who focuses his practice on all aspects of personal injury, including motor vehicle accidents, wrongful death, nursing home, and group home litigation. He has obtained multiple jury verdicts, including million and multi-million dollar awards, and reached countless settlements on behalf of his clients. Recognized by his peers as a zealous advocate in and out of the courtroom, Joe has obtained some of the highest verdicts and settlements in New York State.

Understanding that no two cases are the same, Joe prides himself on providing individualized service and building a personal relationship with his clients and their families. With a reputation as an aggressive advocate for his clients, Joe is willing to do whatever it takes to ensure justice is achieved.

A veteran of the United States Armed Forces, Joe served for four years as an active duty infantryman with the United States Marine Corps. Following the completion of his active duty service, he served three years as a military police officer with the New York Army National Guard, including one year in support of Operation Joint Forge in Bosnia-Herzegovina.

Today, as a successful attorney, Joe remains committed to supporting his fellow Armed Forces veterans, and has served as a veteran mentor at the City of Buffalo Veteran's Court. Joe is also a past member of the Board of Directors of Western New York Heroes Inc., an organization that provides veterans, members of the armed services, and the widows and children of deceased veterans with access to essential services, financial assistance, and resources that support their lives and sustain their dignity. He also is the former chair of the Bar Association of Erie County's Committee on Veterans' and Service-Members' Legal Issues, and a past member of the board of directors for the SUNY Buffalo Law Alumni Association.

Location
  • 1000 Liberty Building
    424 Main Street
    Buffalo, NY 14202
Education
  • State University of New York at Buffalo, J.D., graduated 2006
Bar Admissions
  • New York, State and Federal

Connors LLP
Headquarters: Buffalo, New York

5 The Best Lawyers in America® awards

1 Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America award

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Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2025 for work in:
  • Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs
Awards:
  • 7 Figure Litigators7 Figure Litigators

    Issued by America's Premier High-Stakes Trial Lawyers

  • 8 Figure Litigators8 Figure Litigators

    Issued by America's Premier High-Stakes Trial Lawyers

  • Business First 40 under 40

    Jan 2014

  • Top 100 Verdicts 2018

    Issued by New York Magazine

  • Top 30 Verdict 2012

    Issued by VerdictSearch

    14th Largest Verdict in New York 2012

  • National Trial Lawyers, Top 100 Civil Plaintiff Attorney
  • Top 10 New York Settlement 2020
  • Top 100 New York Verdict 2017

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