$ 250-350 per hour
Sean O'Bryan grew up in Lapeer County, Michigan. He was the 7th of 8 children, and 1 of 7 boys. His father, William O'Bryan, was a World War II veteran, and worked for the Fisher Body Division of General Motors. He died in 2004, at the age of 81. His mother, Mary Jean, was a registered nurse during the war, and homemaker, wife and mother. She died from Alzheimer's disease in 2009.
Sean graduated from Almont High School in 1981, where he was active in Future Farmers of America and worked for the local newspaper, the Tri City Times.
Sean completed his undergraduate studies at Central Michigan University, where he was elected student body president in 1985, and was an active member of the Beta Theta Pi fraternity.
Sean attended law school at Texas Tech University, where he received his Doctorate in Jurisprudence in 1991, was a member of the Texas Tech Law Review and the Phi Delta Phi legal fraternity for honors students.
He has also studied at several other colleges, including Michigan State University, the University of Detroit Law School, the University of Windsor (Canada), and the University of Texas.
Always an active student of the law, Sean O'Bryan studies several hours each week, and spends many days each year attending professional conferences, including the annual Michigan Estate Planning Institute, to gain a better understanding of complex estate planning issues, and to stay on top of cutting edge planning options. Sean has worked at the well known Dallas law firm of Fanning, Harper & Martinson, and the Texas Attorney General's office before coming back to Michigan, and beginning an estate planning law practice.
Sean has written several articles on law technology and elder law and estate planning issues that have appeared in a variety of publications.
Since beginning his practice in Michigan, Sean has personally handled over 5000 separate legal matters for more than a thousand local families. He has drafted over 3000 trust agreements, which will allow more than $900 million dollars to pass to families without probate.
In 2005, Sean was among the first attorneys in Michigan to complete a certificate for advanced training in the Probate and Estate Planning Program sponsored by the Michigan Bar Association and the Institute for Continuing Legal Education.
Sean currently serves as a trustee of the Four County Community Foundation in his original hometown, Almont, Michigan.
Sean is also an active horseman, and is a member of the Lapeer County Mounted Posse.
Sean was a past Vice Chairman of the Davison Downtown Development Authority, where he worked for the revitalization of Davison’s historic downtown.
Sean is married to Aimee Lintz O'Bryan, a paralegal.
Sean and Aimee have two children, their son Caelán Patrick O’Bryan and daughter Teagán Riley O’Bryan, who both attend the Chatfield School in Lapeer.
They reside at Celtic Ridge, a small farm between Davison and Lapeer where they raise horses, sheep, goats, chickens, cats & dogs.
They are members of the Huntsman Club in Metamora, Michigan, and they attend St. John the Evangelist church in Davison.
The O'Bryan Law Firm is a small town law office located in downtown Davison, Michigan, specializing in Estate Planning, Elder Law, and Estate Administration.
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33 years | 5,000 cases
33 years | 1,000 cases
33 years | 1,000 cases
$ 250-350 per hour
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Acquired: 1993
Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2019
315 N Main St, Davison, MI, 48423
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Posted by Suzie | September 21, 2014 | Estate Planning
Trustworthy and down-to-earth
O'Bryan did a wonderful job helping us with estate planning, which is his specialty. He seemed extremely honest and trustworthy. He can really break down all the legalese so that normal people can understand what is going on. If I ever need legal advice again, I will definitely choose him. I definite...
Posted by anonymous | September 17, 2014 | Estate Planning
Great lawyer for estate planning
Sean O'Bryan is an expert in his field of estate planning. His demeanor is very down to earth and explains everything in a simple way so that I could understand it without throwing technical jargons at you. He's been terrific to work with him and the fees he charged were very reasonable compared to...
Posted by anonymous | September 16, 2014 | Estate Planning
5 stars!
I highly and 100% recommend Sean O'Bryan. He is an absolutely fantastic lawyer - he clearly knows his stuff about estate planning, but was also able to explain it in layman's terms to me so I could understand it. For his services his charges were more than reasonable. If you're looking for the perfec...
Posted by Makk | September 16, 2014 | Partnership
Excellent Service!
Due to issues arising constantly between me and my partner in the business we are partners of, we decided to split. However, it was not a smooth process as he had filed charges against me and I needed a legal representation from my side. My friend suggested me to have a word with Sean from O’Bryan La...
Posted by Kenny | September 16, 2014 | Estate Planning
We wish every lawyer was this great!
When in need of a estate planner , we highly recommend Sean O'Bryan. He is friendly, knowledgeable, courteous, down-to-earth and he explains everything so you can understand it. His staff are friendly and the fees were more then reasonable. This man knows hi stuff which is why we are confident in rec...
"Attorney O'Bryan is an energetic and compassionate attorney. He is diligent in his work with a great staff of co-workers assisting him and the needs of the client. He works hard to stay abreast of all the new changes in the law. You will find him friendly and approachable for many problems one encounters about people, relationships and law. If he cannot solve the problem he knows who to refer to for a solution. I would not hesitate to send a family member to him. He is community oriented and well known for his skill in Estate Planning and Elder Law. He has a particular passion for Trusts. I have known him for over 10 years and I endorse this lawyer."
"Sean is a very knowledgeable and professional individual. He cares about his clients. Whether your estate planning needs are a simple will or a complex trust, Sean will be able to take care of it."
"I endorse this lawyer. Sean O'Bryan and I worked on a wrongful death case together, and he was very helpful regarding associated probate matters."
"Mr. O'Bryan is a highly skilled and effective estate planning and probate attorney. I have referred many clients to him and have received nothing but excellent feedback from those people. I highly recommend him for any one in need of a will, living trust, power of attorney and estate planning legal services."
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This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2019.
Suspension issued in MI, 2019
updated on 10/12/2020Suspension means an attorney lost his or her license to practice law for a period of time. The attorney typically returns to practicing law when the suspension expires.
“I have made mistakes. That said, I have had a complicated relationship with the bar association. I have been an attorney for 30 years and have handled close to 10,000 separate legal matters. My clients universally appreciate my approach to the practice of law, which is a small town casual. My clients include retired judges, other attorneys, and all kinds of local families. I have never done anything to disappoint them. Ask any of them.”
Reprimand issued in MI, 1995
updated on 10/12/2020Reprimand means an attorney did something wrong but may still practice law. The State gives the lawyer a public reprimand in hopes that he or she will not repeat the behavior. Details of the infraction are made part of the public record.
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5 Star Estate Planning Attorney, Hour Detroit Magazine
2014
Best Law Firm 5 Years In Row, Davison Index
2014
Chairman, Four County Community Foundation
2013
5 Star Wealth Manager, Hour Detroit Magazine
2011
5 Star Wealth Manager, Hour Detroit Magazine
2011
Best of the Best Attorney, Davison Index
2011
Best of Genesee County, Flint Journal
2010
Best Law Firm, Davison Index
2005
Probate & Estate Planning Certificate, Institute for Continuing Legal Education
1989
Law Review, Texas Tech University Law Review
1991 - Present
Attorney, O'Bryan Law Firm, PLC
1990 - 1990
Summer Associate, Fanning, Harper & Martinson, PC,
1989 - 1991
Associate, Texas Attorney General's Office
2011 - Present
Lapeer Mounted PosseMounted Posse Officer
2004 - Present
4 County Community FoundationTrustee and Treasurer
1988 - Present
Phi Delta PhiMember
1984 - Present
Beta Theta PiMember
2004 - 2010
Davison Downtown Development AuthorityVice Chairman and Board Member
1989 - 1991
Texas Tech Law ReviewLaw Review
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Juris Doctorate
1986
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