William J. O'Kane, Jr.

Bill is an accomplished trial lawyer who represents clients in product liability, commercial, insurance and other personal injury litigation matters. Bill serves as Chair of Archer's Personal Injury Practice Group. He has tried more than 30 cases to verdict. His trial experience includes significant product liability, professional malpractice, motor vehicle and premises liability cases. Bill’s extensive product liability litigation experience includes toxic tort claims, including chemical exposures, exercise equipment, pharmaceuticals, medical devices, household and consumer products, motor vehicles and construction equipment.  Bill is designated as a "Certified Civil Trial Attorney" by the New Jersey Supreme Court. This distinguished honor is granted to only approximately 2% of the attorneys practicing in the State of New Jersey.

Bill successfully defended a national law firm in a legal malpractice action in which a Fortune 500 Company sought more than $75 million in damages.  The case involved complex issues of environmental, securities and corporate law and arose out of the law firm’s representation of the Company in a corporate acquisition.  Along with Frank Allen, Bill secured a defense verdict for his client.

Bill also successfully defended a home healthcare company, in a personal injury case where a teenage boy sustained a traumatic brain injury.  Bill’s skillful and tactical defense lead to all claims against his client being dismissed on Summary Judgment which was sustained on appeal through to the New Jersey Supreme Court.