Attorney Profiles
Partner
Christopher P. O’Hara
CHRISTOPHER P. O’HARA was admitted to practice in New York State in 1987 progressing from associate to partner with the firm.
Denis A. Engel
DENIS A. ENGEL worked as a legal assistant at this firm prior to graduating from St. John’s Law School in 1993. After working for two other law firms....
John S. Groarke
JOHN S. GROARKE joined our firm in October 1992. He received his B.A. from the State University at Stony Brook in May 1996. He is a 2001 graduate ....
Michael D. Bosso
MICHAEL BOSSO joined our firm as a Law Clerk in September 2006 after interning with the firm for a year while attending law school. ...
Steven C. Farkas
STEVEN C. FARKAS joined our firm as an Associate in 2010 after two years as a Law Clerk at the firm while attending law school. He received his B.S. in History from St. John’s
Non-Equity Partner
Steven C. Farkas
STEVEN C. FARKAS joined our firm as an Associate in 2010 after two years as a Law Clerk at the firm while attending law school. He received his B.S. in History from St. John’s University in May 2007 and his J.D. from the St. John’s University School of Law in May 2010
Associate
Thomas P. Keane
Thomas P. Keane joined Colleran, O’Hara & Mills as an Associate in 2016. He had previously clerked at the firm while attending St. John’s University School of Law. He received a Bachelor’s in History
Patricia L. Boland
Patricia brings a diverse range of civil litigation experience from inception through trial in federal and state court, as well as in arbitration and administrative agency forums.
Jade L. Morrison
Jade L. Morrison brings a wealth of experience from her work in traditional labor settings. Prior to joining the firm, Ms. Morrison handled various disciplinary matters within the transportation industry.
Nicholas A. Lynaugh
Nicholas A. Lynaugh joined Colleran, O’Hara & Mills as an Associate in 2022 after serving as a law clerk at the firm while attending law school.
Darshnie Aybar Abreu
Darshnie Aybar Abreu joined Colleran, O'Hara & Mills as a law clerk in 2022. She graduated with Summa Cum Lade at St. John's University with her bachelor’s degree in legal studies in 2020.
Retired Partners
Richard L. O’Hara
(1929-2023)RICHARD L. O’HARA was associated with the New York City firms of White & Case and Amend & Amend before he founded this firm in 1963. ....
Edward J. Groarke
EDWARD J. GROARKE was formerly a Deputy Nassau County Attorney and associate at the New York City law firm of Brady & Tarpey,
Carol Pennington
CAROL O’ROURKE PENNINGTON began her career in labor and employment law in the Massachusetts firm of McGuire
Law Clerk
Sabrina K. Bekios
Sabrina Bekios joined Colleran, O’Hara and Mills after serving as a law clerk during her third year of law school. Ms. Bekios is a graduate of Hofstra University where she graduated magna cum laude in 2018.
Elizbeth Allhusen
Elizabeth J. Allhusen joined Colleran, O'Hara & Mills as a Law Clerk in 2024. She received her B.A. from Binghamton University in 2021, graduating summa cum laude and Phi Beta Kappa.
Of Counsel
Glenn A. Krebs
GLENN A. KREBS a graduate of the State University of New York at Albany and the Hofstra University School of Law, Mr. Krebs is involved primarily in the areas of real estate and banking law.
Paralegal
Laura A. Harrington
LAURA A HARRINGTON is a qualified paralegal assisting in the areas of collective bargaining enforcement as well as the legal services programs
Lilly Piazza
LILLY PIAZZA is a paralegal assisting in the areas of collective bargaining enforcement. She has over 20 years experience in the legal field.
Kristine Murphy
KRISTINE MURPHY is a qualified paralegal assisting in the area of litigation. She qualified for her Paralegal Certificate at Adelphi University
Amanda Snyder
Amanda Snyder joined the Colleran, O’Hara & Mills, L.L.P. family in July 2022. She graduated with a B.S. from Briarcliffe. She is assisting in the areas of Project Labor.
Daomine R. Zamilus
Daomine R. Zamilus joined the Colleran, O’Hara & Mills, L.L.P. family in November 2021. She graduated with a B.S. from SUNY College at Old Westbury
Jaylan White
Jaylan White is a paralegal assisting in the areas of collective bargaining enforcement as well as Colleran, O’Hara & Mills asbestos related compensation program.
Richard L. O'Hara IV
Richard joined Colleran, O’Hara & Mills in June 2022 following a career in the Financial Services Industry managing assets on behalf of Taft-Hartley clients.
