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Christopher J. O'Brien

Christopher J. O'Brien

10.0

Superb

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

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Average Client Rating

5.0 star rating 2 reviews
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Overview

Practice Areas
  • 50% Car / Auto Accident
    20 years, 700 cases (1 example)
  • 40% Personal Injury
    21 years, 400 cases
  • 10% Wrongful Death
    20 years, 50 cases

Fees & Payments

Fees

  • Contingent (33%-33%)

Payment types

None

Contact Information
  • O'Brien Boyd, P.C.
    40 North Forest Road
    Buffalo, NY 14221
    716-839-●●●● - show
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References

Client Reviews

Average Client Rating

5.0 star rating 2 reviews
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5 star rating

“Great Guy, Great Lawyer”

Posted by: anonymous, 2008-12-29 10 months ago. Flag as objectionable

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.
5 star rating

“Very Happy”

Posted by: anonymous, 2008-12-24 11 months ago. Flag as objectionable

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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Endorsements

3 endorsements

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John Elliott Leighton

I endorse this lawyer's work. I know Chris O'Brien to be an exctremely competent, intelligent and skilled lawyer. I have taught trial advocacy... more

Endorsement from lawyer: John Leighton , Miami (FL), About 1 year ago
Donald Paul Chiari

I endorse this lawyer's work.

Endorsement from lawyer: Donald Chiari , Lancaster (NY), Over 2 years ago
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Résumé

Licenses
  • 21 years since Christopher J. O'Brien was first licensed to practice law in NY.

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

Work Experience
Position Duration
Partner at O'Brien Boyd, P.C. 2001–present
Partner at Ballow, Braisted, O'Brien & Rusin, P.C. 1995–2000
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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 National College of Advocacy 2005
President Western Region Affiliate---New York State Trial Lawyers Association 2004
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Associations
Position Association Name Duration
Bar Association of Erie County 1989–2007
Association of Trial Lawyers of America 1992–2007
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Portfolio

Avvo Answers
Avvo Contribution: Contributor Level 3
Question: can I sue the bar owner and the person who...
Christopher's answer: The answer depends on what state you are in. In NY, you would be able to sue the bar owner and the... more
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Publications
Article Publication Date
Building Credibility in Jury Selection Trial (American Association for Justice) 2008

Cases
Title:
Morse vs. Herschell
Practice Area:
Car / Auto Accident
Outcome:
$4,240,000.00
Description:
Car crash resulting in two herniated discs and three broken ribs.

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Speaking Engagements
Speaking Engagement Name Conference Date
Opening Statements The Ultimate Trial Advocacy College 2009
Jury Selection Weekend with the Stars 2008
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