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Frank w Meisl
June 3, 2025
RIP Charley met you through my best friend Steve at the time stayed at your house in LA god rest your soul!
Paul Morantz
September 10, 2020
Great guy and Great lawyer
Nancy Kennedy
January 25, 2011
I'm in shock to hear about Charlie's passing. I loved him from the minute I met him, December 26th, 1977 and dated him for many many years. He was the most wonderful man. He'll always be in my heart. May he rest in peace.
Robert Kornswiet
November 23, 2010
I met Charlie in 1980 when I was working for Mike Noland. When I opened my own practice in 1981 it was my habit to watch Charlie in trial. Everyone in the Courtroom listened with rapt attention when he spoke. Even the Judges looked at him with admiration. What a shining star.
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jim fraser
November 1, 2010
I tried a very emotional wrongful death case opposite Charlie. What a fabulous trial lawyer! What an honorable and likeable person!! I'll miss not seeing him in court anymore.
Cliff Eisner
October 27, 2010
The world was a far better place with Charlie in it. His brilliance and the generosity of his good nature will be missed, to be sure.
Kevin Kenney
October 22, 2010
Charlie was a great person and legal mind. Anytime I would ever see him at the courthouse, or mediation or coming from a restaurant, he would always have a smile and story which made me laugh. He treated people with dignity and respect; and i admired him for that quality. My prayers and thoughts are with Charlie and his family.
Patricia Ortiz
October 20, 2010
In 1961, a handsome and witty Marine named "Chuck" O'Reilly literally swept me off my feet. It was a wild and crazy courtship, culminating in two wedding ceremonies and later, two children, Dale and Mary. Chuck was a good father, despite having much of his time tied up with his studies or working full-time. I will always have good memories of this handsome, humorous, and intelligent man.
Chuck, you will be missed immensely. See you soon,
"Patsy"
Mary Bull Jaeckel
October 12, 2010
Charlie was the most charismatic person I've ever met. Brilliant, funny, compassionate, fearless. I'm fortunate to have worked with him...he taught me what social justice is all about. Love to Dale.
Andrea Jeanmenne-Huston
October 8, 2010
Oh, Charlie, you were so charming and funny. I will never forget you. God's Blessings to you, your family and all who truly loved you. You made a difference in this world, and I was glad to know you, however briefly.
Elizabeth Noble
October 3, 2010
First met Charlie when my sister did depositions for him and his firm Voorhies, Greene, O'Reilly, Agnew & Broillet. Charlie was always a looker (as is Steve) and we had good times together. Lots of fun and always great laughs. He will sorely be missed. My prayers are with the O'Reilly family.
September 28, 2010
Charlie was a super talented trial lawyer. From 1972 onward, he was one of the best in California. I particularly admired Charlie's willingness to represent severely injured plaintiffs who had "impossible cases." Charlie won almost all of those.
AL SCHALLAU, Attorney, Palos Verdes, CA
September 23, 2010
Charlies was my friend through my teen years. He, along with his brothers and sisters, were a special family. Their Mom and Dad were a joy and also special friends. Charlie left to join the Marines at a very young age and then stayed in California to attend college. We all have great memories of this good looking, happy and bright guy. He was just special and I wont forget him.
Mike Broderick
Cyndee Sowers
September 19, 2010
Thank You for your stand against Cults. Your life has made a differance. Rest in
Peace.
Paul Morantz
September 18, 2010
Charlie was my choice to represent me against Synanon for rattlesnake but he didn't get back to me in time.
Great lawyer but even better character. Kept people young and life fun
Paul Morantz
Dean Petrakis
September 17, 2010
My condolences to the entire O'Reilly family. Charlie was a gifted, brilliant, complex, funny and dedicated man. I'm grateful for having known him and for the opportunities he provided to me. He was an inspiration. May he rest in peace. Dean Petrakis.
Charles O'Reilly, Jr.
September 16, 2010
Dad, you were as honest, decent and compassionate as any human being could possibly be. I can not imagine a better father than you. I miss you immensely and I'll love you always and forever. Goodbye Dad.
With eternal love,
Your son Dale
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