$ 275-350 per hour
Michael Paul O'Brien
About Michael
Biography
Mr. O’Brien is an experienced trial attorney with numerous successful jury verdicts throughout the New York State Supreme Courts and New York City Civil Courts. He has successfully represented institutional and individual clients in complex civil litigation in a broad range of substantive areas, including general negligence, medical malpractice, wrongful death, toxic torts, real estate, constitutional law, trademark and copyright infringement, securities fraud, and business disputes. In addition to trial work, Mr. O’Brien’s courtroom experience also includes successful appeals in state appellate courts.
Prior to founding O’Brien Law Firm, PLLC, Mr. O’Brien was in-house counsel for Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company in their New York City office, and before that he was an associate attorney with McCarthy, Small & Associates, P.C., also in New York, NY. During law school, Mr. O’Brien worked for a sole practitioner in Boston, MA, where he gained invaluable experience not only in substantive areas of law, but also with the day-to-day management of a law practice.
Practice Areas
5
Practice Areas
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Contingency
33%-33%
Retainer
Sometimes
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in New York for 23 years
State: New York
Acquired: 2003
No misconduct found
Location
O'Brien Law Firm, PLLC
30 Wall Street, 8th Floor, New York, NY, 10005
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Posted by Kristen | July 18, 2011 | Estate Planning
Review of Michael O'Brien
My husband and I have hired Michael O'Brien for both real estate transactions and for estate planning and have been extremely pleased with our experience. Michael first helped us with the sale of our NYC cooperative apartment in 2009 and the subsequent purchase of a home in Westchester. He was extr...
Michael Paul O'Brien's Lawyer Endorsements
"I have known Michael since he was a legal intern in the law firm where I worked immediately after obtaining my law license. I saw him grow into his own licensure, then into an exceptional trial attorney. When we worked together at that law firm, I always knew I could entrust him with any assignment, whether it was in court, before the Workers' Compensation Board or a communication to a client. I have known him to be nothing but thorough, professional and effective. I recommended him for the position he took at Nationwide Mutual Insurance Co.'s in-house negligence defense firm, and I have continued to recommend him now that he is in his own practice. There are few attorneys I can rely on as much as I can rely on Michael O'Brien. I am grateful for the ongoing opportunity to work, collaborate and "mastermind" with him."
"I endorse Michael Paul O'Brien, Esq. He has many years of litigation experience and is highly qualified to handle various matters in court -- ranging from business matters to landlord tenant matters. He has an excellent background in trial practice. Therefore, I give him this peer endorsement as a fellow colleague."
"I would highly recomend Attorney O'Brien."
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Experience
Honors
2014
District Representative of the Year, Torts, Insurance and Compensation Law Section
2011
Hurwitz Award (outstanding contribution to the practice of law), Torts, Insurance and Compensation Law Section of the New York State Bar Association
Work Experience
2010 - Present
Partner/Member, O'Brien Law Firm, PLLC
2003 - 2010
Trial Attorney, Nationwide Mutual Ins. Co.
2002 - 2003
Associate, McCarthy, Small & Associates, P.C.
2000 - 2001
Legal Intern, Brendan J. Shea, Esq.
1998 - 1998
Intern, State of Rhode Island Senate
Associations
2003 - Present
New York State Bar Association, Torts, Insurance and Compensation Law Section13th District Representative
2013 - 2014
Staten Island Economic Development CorporationLeadership Institute
2008 - 2013
National Association of Subrogation ProfessionalsMember
Sample of Legal Cases
Arena v. Speed Car Service, Inc. (S/R 101892/11)
complaint dismissed; summary judgment in favor of defendant Speed
A to Z Master Plumbing v. Balikcioglu
Arbitration decision in favor of A to Z Master Plumbing
Jimenez v. Tesoriero
Jury verdict for plaintiff in the amount of $41,670.
Junya Adames v. Nationwide
Summary Judgment granted in favor of plaintiff
Lincoln General Ins. Co. v. Nationwide Mutual Ins. Co., et. al.
Pena v. Spiegel
Plaintiff's verdict following trial in Supreme NY
Bodrate v. City of New York
Defendant England's summary judgment motion grante
Miller v. Kardamis, et. al.
$111,500 verdict
Education
2004
National Institute for Trial Advocacy (NITA)
Certificate
2002
Suffolk University Law School
Juris Doctor
1999
Providence College
Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2014
Young Lawyers Section Trial Academy
Trial Motions and Motions in Limine
2014
NYSBA Annual Meeting
NYSBA CLE Co-Chair
2013
Young Lawyers Section Trial Academy
Trial Motions and Motions in Limine from the Civil Perspective
2012
Young Lawyers Section Trial Academy
Trial Motions and Motions in Limine from the Civil Perspective
2012
Law School for the Insurance Professional
Accident Scene Investigation
2011
Young Lawyers Section Trial Academy
Trial Motions - Civil Perspective
2011
New York State Bar Association Summer Reception
Summer Meeting / Benefits of Membership
2010
Torts Insurance and Compensation Law Section Fall Meeting
Negotiations 101: What Every Litigator Should Know
2009
Richmond County Torts, Insurance and Compesnation Law Section Reception
Hon. Judith McMahon Reception
2009
Commercial Claims Presentation
New York City Sidewalk Law
Publications
2011
Young Lawyers Section Trial Academy Program
Trial Motions and Motions in Limine from the Civil Perspective
2010
Torts, Insurance and Compensation Law Section Fall Meeting Program
Negotiations 101 - What Every Litigator Should Know
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers