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also known as Michelle O'Brien, Missy O'Brien
Michelle R. O’Brien is an attorney and the owner of O’Brien Law. She received her undergraduate degree in 1999 from The Pennsylvania State University and her Juris Doctor from the University of Maryland School of Law in 2002. She is admitted to practice in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, State of Maryland, and the State of New York. Attorney O’Brien’s legal practice focuses on the areas of business law, real estate, commercial lending, and energy and oil and gas law.
Attorney O’Brien was previously an adjunct instructor at the University of Scranton teaching both undergraduate and Masters of Business Administration classes in the topic of Business Law.
Attorney O’Brien has been named a Rising Star by Law and Politics and was recognized in Philadelphia Magazine, Pennsylvania Super Lawyers – Rising Stars Edition six times. Attorney O’Brien has previously been named one of the Top 20 under 40 and one of the Top 25 Women in Business by the Northeast Pennsylvania Business Journal. She is also a graduate of Leadership Lackawanna.
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Acquired: 2015
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Acquired: 2003
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Acquired: 2002
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2800 Stanford Avenue, Box 3034, Scranton, PA, 18505
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Posted by Barbara | February 01, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Oil & Gas
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Michelle helped us with several gas and oil related matters as well as personal issues We were extremely happy with the results and felt she handled these matters professionally and promptly. We would highly recommend this law firm and will continue to use them in our future.
Thanks Barbara! I appreciate you taking the time to give this review. I always strive to help my clients accomplish their goals and I appreciate the opportunity to help you reach yours. Michelle
"I have worked for, referred business to, and had Attorney O'Brien consult with me on a number of issues throughout the years. She has a knack for finding straight forward solutions that are easy to understand and implement. She has a practical approach to issues and is a masterful negotiator. She is a superb attorney and I recommend her above all others in Pennsylvania."
"Attorney O'Brien is an excellent attorney and I have referred her a number of clients over the years. If you are seeking legal representation pertaining to your business, real estate, and/or oil and gas rights; you will not be disappointed if you contact Attorney O'Brien. I highly recommend her."
Litigation lawyer
2017
Rising Star, Philadelphia Magazine
2016
Rising Star, Philadelphia Magazine
2015
Rising Star, Philadelphia Magazine
2014
Rising Star, Philadelphia Magazine
2013
Rising Star, Philadelphia Magazine
2012
Northeast Pennsylvania Bar Association, Top 20 Under 40
2006
Rising Star, Philadelphia Magazine
2006
Top 25 Women in Business, Northeast Pennsylvania Business Journal
2021 - Present
Of Counsel, Lerch, Early & Brewer, Chartered
2009 - Present
Attorney and Owner, The O'Brien Law Group LLC
2017 - 2022
Solicitor, Lackawanna County Office of Youth and Family Services
2013 - 2015
Adjunct Professor - Entrepreneurship, University of Scranton
2011 - 2015
Certified Mineral Manager and Owner, O'Brien Mineral Management LLC
2010 - 2022
Adjunct Professor - Business Law, The University of Scranton
2005 - 2009
Attorney, Rosenn, Jenkins & Greenwald, LLP
2002 - 2005
Attorney, Lerch, Early & Brewer, Chtd
2011 - 2019
National Association of Royalty Owners
2011 - 2014
Circle 200
2010 - 2011
Association of Women Lawyers of Lackawanna CountyPresident
Settlement Pending Court Approval
2002
JD - Juris Doctor
1999
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2012
Oil and Gas: What Issues are Affecting Landowners Today
2012
Oil and Gas Post Leasing Issues
2012
Mid Stream Operations
2012
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