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Paul M. (“Tad”) O’Connor is a seasoned trial and appellate litigator with over 30 years of experience in complex commercial and real estate litigation. Tad’s clients have included, among others, TPG, Fortress Investment Group, InterContinental Hotels Group, SL Green, JDS Development Group, Hilton, Aman Resorts, RFR and Alexandria Real Estate Equities. Tad has extensive experience representing private equity firms, financial institutions, real estate developers and owners, hotel operators, multinational corporations and high net worth individuals in federal and state courts around the country and before arbitration tribunals in the U.S. and Europe. Tad also litigates major real estate disputes involving commercial and hotel properties nationwide, including representing hotel operators in disputes with owners. His work as a litigator has led to court appointments as a bankruptcy trustee and as a director overseeing a facility administering large product liability settlements. Tad’s representations in this area have led to numerous awards and recognitions for him and his group.