Christopher J. O'Brien

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Also known as Chris O'Brien
Christopher J. O'Brien
Have you been injured in a car crash or suffered other personal injury? Chris O'Brien will help you!
5.0 star rating
Great Guy, Great Lawyer
- a Personal Injury client
5.0 star rating
Very Happy
- a Personal Injury client

Overview

Avvo Rating

10.0

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Experience 5.0 star rating
Industry Recognition 5.0 star rating
Professional Conduct 5.0 star rating

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Practice Areas

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  • 50% Car / Auto Accident
    23 years, 700 cases
  • 40% Personal Injury
    24 years, 400 cases
  • 10% Wrongful Death
    23 years, 50 cases

Fees and Payment Types

Fees

Contingent (33%)

Contact Information

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  • 716-839-7777
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  • O'Brien Boyd, P.C.
    40 North Forest Road
    Buffalo, NY 14221
    716-839-7777
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About Me

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Please feel free to call for a no-obligation free consultation. I have twenty years of experience in handling personal injury cases and teaching other lawyers... more

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Client Reviews

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5 star rating

“Great Guy, Great Lawyer”

Posted by: a Personal Injury client, over 3 years ago.

Client Review: I really enjoyed working with Chris. He gave me the answers I needed with no sugar-coating. I always knew where I stood and how my case was going.
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“Very Happy”

Posted by: a Personal Injury client, over 3 years ago.

Client Review: He is a very caring person who treated my lawsuit as well as he treated me and my family. Chris helped us get through a really hard time and made... more
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Peer Endorsements

Endorsements

13 endorsements


Scott Joseph Whitbeck

I endorse this lawyer. Chris was an adjunct professor while I was in law school. His skills and ethics are beyond reproach.

Endorsement from lawyer: Scott Whitbeck , Buffalo (NY), 3 months ago
Jonathan Craig Reed

I endorse this lawyer public education efforts against drunk drivers

Endorsement from lawyer: Jonathan Reed , Las Vegas (NV), Over 1 year ago
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Résumé

 

License

23 years since Christopher J. O'Brien was first licensed to practice law.

State License status Year acquired Last updated by Avvo
New York Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday 1989 05/21/2011

We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

Work Experience

Position Duration
Co-Director of Trial Advocacy Program at University of Buffalo Law School 2009–present
Partner at O'Brien Boyd, P.C. 2001–present
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Education

School Major Degree Graduated
Washington & Lee Law School Law JD - Juris Doctor 1988
The College of the Holy Cross English/Theater Arts BA - Bachelor of Arts 1985

Awards

Award Name Granting Organization Date
Diplomate 2005
Million Dollar Advocates Club 1999

Associations

Position Association Name Duration
Association of Trial Lawyers of America 1992-2011
New York State Trial Lawyers Association 1992-2011
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Contribution

Contributor Level 6
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2 Answers marked helpful by other users
Guides: 0 Legal Guides
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Publications

Article Publication Date
Building Credibility in Jury Selection Trial (American Association for Justice) 2008

Speaking Engagements

Presentation Name Conference Date
Advanced Trial Skills The Ultimate Trial Advocacy Program 2012
MIcroexpressions and Body Language Mid-Winter Convention 2012
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