Britcher Receives the Gerald B. O’Connor Trial Lawyer Award, One of NJAJ’s Most Distinguished and Celebrated Awards
– On February 26, 2026, E. Drew Britcher, Esq, co-founder and head of the trial practice at Britcher, Leone & Sergio, LLC, a medical malpractice and personal injury law firm, received the Gerald B. O’Connor Trial Lawyer Award from the New Jersey Association for Justice (NJAJ). One of NJAJ’s most distinguished and celebrated awards, the award recognizes trial lawyers for their skill, creativity, professionalism and humanity.
Another honoree of this year’s Gerald B. O’Connor Trial Law Award was Elizabeth Kronisch, Esq., with whom Britcher shares a serendipitous connection: Britcher once clerked for the Myron (“Mike”) W. Kronisch, Liz Kronisch’s father. It was during that time, that Britcher says he learned one of the most valuable lessons from the Judge that has stayed with him throughout his career: “You should never handle a personal injury case unless you have visited the site.”
“That simple but compelling advice has played a role in my approach to handling cases,” said Britcher, whose career is marked by decades of accolades, peer recognition, and serving as Counsel of Record or Amicus Counsel in nearly 45 reported decisions of the New Jersey Supreme Court and Appellate Division, as well as the United States Supreme Court.
But Britcher and Liz Kronisch’s connections go even deeper – Mike Kronisch served as President of NJAJ from 1979-1980; Britcher served as its president from 2005-2006.
“It was such an honor to be able to celebrate this recognition by an organization that our mutual mentor led four-and-a half decades ago,” Britcher noted.
Three other honorees were recognized with the Gerald B. O’Connor Trial Law Award this year, including:
- Beth G. Baldinger, Esq.
- Stephen W. Barry, Esq.
- Dennis M. Donnelly, Esq.
