John Flynn

Prior to joining O’Brien Boyd, Mr. Flynn was a well-respected insurance defense attorney who will now use his considerable skills to help injured parties. A prior Erie County Assistant District Attorney, The Honorable John J. Flynn serves as the Town of Tonawanda Town Justice. He is also an Acting Buffalo City Court Judge and a Commander in the United States Naval Reserves, Judge Advocate General’s Corps. In fact, Commander Flynn previously served at the United States Naval Academy as the Officer-in-Charge of the Office of Legal Counsel, providing advice and representation to more than 5,000 midshipmen, active-duty faculty and staff. He lives in Tonawanda, NY with his wife, Debra, and their five children.

Education

• East Aurora High School
• Bowling Green State University
• State University of New York at Buffalo School of Law

Professional Associations

• Bar Association of Erie County
• American Association for Justice
• Western New York Trial Lawyers Association
• New York State Bar Association
• Erie County Magistrates Association
• New York State Magistrates Association

Activities

• U.S. Navy Reserves, Judge Advocate General's Corps, Commander
• St. Amelia’s Parish Lector
• St. Amelia’s Parish Council (past member)
• Ken-Ton YMCA Board of Directors (past member)
• Kenmore Knights of Columbus

Political Offices

• Tonawanda Town Council (2004-2007)
• Tonawanda Town Justice (2007-Present)
• Acting Buffalo City Court Judge (2008-Present)

Honors

• 2 Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medals
• Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal
• Junior Officer-of-the-Year Naval Legal Service Office Central (1997)
• Superior rating, Western New York Minority Bar Association (2007)

Contact Information
Phone: 716-839-7777
E-mail: jflynn@obrienboyd.com