Trust your legal claim to me, John M. O'Dowd Jr. Through my law practice in Staten Island, I help accident victims throughout the New York metropolitan area with their legal claims. I have been working on personal injury claims for the past 29 years, and they are the primary focus of my practice. Since becoming an attorney in 1985, I have provided representation for a range of other legal issues, including estate planning, guardianships and residential real estate.