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Obituaries

Oct. 24, 2015

Terence "Terry" John O'Reilly 1945-2015

Terence "Terry" John O'Reilly, a longtime Bay Area trial attorney known for his compelling courtroom demeanor and headline grabbing verdicts, has passed away. He was 70.

By Phil Johnson
Daily Journal Staff Writer

Terence "Terry" John O'Reilly, a longtime San Francisco Bay Area trial attorney known for his compelling courtroom demeanor and headline-grabbing verdicts, has died. He was 70.

O'Reilly emigrated from England when he was 16. A large man with a passion for rugby, he earned his law degree at UC Berkeley. He laid the foundation for his career working alongside Bruce Walkup at Walkup, Melodia, Kell...

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