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Stephen J. O'Brien
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Biography
We provide legal service to everyday people on a wide range of legal issues, both personal and business related. Clients and potential clients have the opportunity to consult with us for any legal matter and we provide guidance before fees are imposed. If we cannot answer your questions or provide further legal service then we provide referrals and tips for selecting qualified representation.
Practice Areas
7
Practice Areas
Employee Benefits
40%
34 years
Personal Injury
15%
34 years
Workers Compensation
15%
34 years
Estate Planning
10%
34 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
$ 150-225 per hour
Contingency
20%-35%
Retainer
Sometimes
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Chat withLicenses
Licensed in Pennsylvania for 35 years
State: Pennsylvania
Acquired: 1990
No misconduct found
Location
Stephen J. O'Brien & Associates
650 Ridge Road, Suite 400, Pittsburgh, PA, 15205-9503
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Stephen J. O'Brien's Reviews
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Posted by Vanessa | August 7, 2017 | Consulted Attorney
This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.
Helpful lawyer (contract law)
Mr. O'Brien lives up to his philosophy of providing honest legal advice before taking a case. I had questions about damages that I believed were connected to a breach of contract. He discussed the situation with me and explained its odds of success in court as well as potential legal fees. He was pro...
Posted by Eve | November 9, 2009
Great experience
I had a legal matter I was very concerned about and Mr. O'Brien was very helpful, and professional in his advice. Very knowledgable and quick to respond. Thank you
Posted by Sarah | September 18, 2009
wage problems
Response was quick and very helpful.
Stephen J. O'Brien's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse Stephen. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."
"In the past, I have been opposing legal counsel in workers compensation cases with Attorney O'Brien. I found him to be prepared regarding his cases. He worked to obtain a good outcome for his clients. I endorse this lawyer."
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Experience
Work Experience
2001 - Present
Owner, Stephen J. O'Brien & Associates
1991 - 2001
Non-Equity Partner, Gatz, Cohen, Segal & Koerner, PA.
Associations
2007 - 2008
U.S. Supreme CourtAdmitted to Practice
1996 - 2008
International Foundation of Employee Benefit PlansMember
1996 - 2008
United States Court of Appeals for the Third CircuitAdmitted to Practice
1991 - 2008
Allegheny County Bar AssociationMember
1990 - 2008
Pennsylvania Bar AssociationMember
1990 - 2008
Pennsylvania Supreme CourtAdmitted to Practice
1990 - 2008
United States District Court for the Western District of PennsylvaniaAdmitted to Practice
Sample of Legal Cases
PNC Bank v. W.C.A.B.(Stamos)
Claimant successful
Education
1990
Wake Forest University School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1987
University of Pittsburgh
BS - Bachelor of Science
Speaking Engagements
2007
USWA District 10 Annual Workers Compensation Conference
Workers Compensation Law
Publications
2008
Pennsylvania Worker's Compensation Act Fact Book
FACT BOOK
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
What it the purpose of a short certificate upon a death of family member
17 Feb 2010
Q&A
My ex keeps threatening me to take me back to court for more child support.
17 Feb 2010
Q&A
Can utilities and taxes be deducted from the inheritance tax return?
16 Feb 2010