Sean O’Rourke grew up in the maritime industry as the son of a Longshoreman on Galveston Island. After graduating from Ball High School in 1997, Sean attended Southwest Texas State University where he obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in Political Science in 2001, and then earned his law degree from Southern Methodist University School of Law.

After graduating from law school in 2004, Sean began his practice in Dallas, Texas, where he defended corporations in all areas of civil litigation, in both state and federal courts. In 2006, Sean joined the Buzbee Law Firm, where he represents working people in all aspects of civil litigation. Because of his background and practical understanding of all things maritime, Sean has focused on representing injured workers and their families in serious injury and wrongful death claims governed by the Jones Act and other maritime laws. Sean has gained considerable experience in this field under the direct tutelage and mentorship of the very best—Tony Buzbee. During his time with the Buzbee Law Firm, Sean has handled more than fifty cases for Jones Act seaman or other maritime workers.

Sean is the former treasurer of the Galveston County Young Lawyers Association, and was named a Texas Super Lawyer, Rising Star for 2010 and 2011 by Thomson Reuters.

News & Seminars

• Jury awards damages to man injured by BP contractor
• Buzbee Law Firm Obtains 7th Largest Verdict in Texas 2009
• BP Must Pay in Toxic Fumes Suit, Jury Says
• Attorney Calls BP Texas City Plant to Account
• BP Ordered to pay in Chemical Case
• Jury awards BP workers damages in lawsuit

Professional Affiliations

• State Bar of Texas, Member
• Galveston Bar Association, Member
• Galveston County Young Lawyers Association, Treasurer
• Texas Monthly, Super Lawyers-Rising Star, 2010-2011

Other Experience

• Kern and Wooley L.L.P.