Patrick Steven O'Brien

Patrick Steven O'Brien

5.0
Rating: 9.5

Licensed for 46 years

Transportation Lawyer at Saint Louis, MO
Practice Areas: Transportation, Litigation, Personal Injury, Workers Compensation

906 Olive Street, Suite 1010, Saint Louis, MO

About Patrick

Biography

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Transportation 40%

Patrick O'Brien has more than 30 years of experience protecting the rights of those injured in car, truck and railroad (FELA) accidents. He has represented railroad workers from all crafts. He has developed a specialty in handling occupational injury and toxic exposure illness claims under the FELA and has achieved numerous substantial verdicts against various railroads.

46 years

40%
Litigation 30%

Patrick O'Brien has tried cases to verdict in 15 states and represented clients who resided in 35 states. Patrick believes that a person who is injured by another's negligence on the road or on the rail deserves ethical, experienced, and effective representation. Patrick O'Brien has a strong record of recovering full and fair compensation for medical bills, lost wages--past and future, and pain and suffering for his clients.

46 years

30%

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Licenses

Licensed in Minnesota for 39 years

State: Minnesota

Acquired: 1986

Authorized to Practice

No misconduct found

Licensed in Illinois for 45 years

State: Illinois

Acquired: 1980

Active and Authorized to Practice Law

No misconduct found

Licensed in Missouri for 46 years

State: Missouri

Acquired: 1979

Good Standing, Active

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of Patrick S. O'Brien, LLC

906 Olive Street, Suite 1010, Saint Louis, MO, 63101

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Patrick Steven O'Brien's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

2 Client Reviews

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Posted by Jessica and Keith | January 12, 2016 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

So Thankful for Pat!

We were lucky enough to be referred to Pat when Keith had an accident at the railroad. Pat was amazing every step of the way. He helped us understand what the next step would always be. He was always available for questions. The entire staff became family and we are so grateful that we had Pat at our... table through mediation and the trial.

Posted by Margaret | October 7, 2015 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Patrick O'Brien, Exclellent F.E.L.A attorney

Pat's knowledge of F.E.L.A is extensive and there was no way I could have filed a case without his assistance. His professionalism and courtesy is much appreciated during a difficult time in our family's life.

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Patrick Steven O'Brien's Lawyer Endorsements

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Don Palermo

Personal injury lawyer | Mar 04

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I have known Pat for 16 years through a lawyer group we belong to representing injured railroad workers. I also have served as Pat's local counsel and have had an opportunity to work with him on cases. Pat is one of the most competent attorneys I know in the country and possibly the most zealous advocates for his clients that I know. I consider Pat an excellent colleague, a friend and a mentor."

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Hans Poppe

Personal injury lawyer | Dec 16

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Pat is an excellent lawyer, primarily focusing in FELA law. I've had the pleasure of being his local counsel in Kentucky on several cases. He has obtained outstanding results for his clients in the case we've handled together and he really cares about his clients."

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Todd Barsumian

Personal injury lawyer | Dec 15

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I had the privilege and pleasure of serving as local counsel for Pat and our mutual client on a significant UIM matter from filing of the complaint through the jury's verdict, which was for the UIM carrier's limits. Our client had serious injuries resulting in surgery and significant unpaid medical bills. Pat was professional, prepared and fearless throughout. Pat tried an excellent and clean case, ultimately resulting in justice for our client. I am a better lawyer for having had the chance to work with a lawyer like Pat and do not hesitate to endorse him."

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Thomas Bell

Litigation lawyer | Dec 15

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. I have the unique perspective of having both worked with and against Pat over the past 15+ years. His credentials and past results speak volumes. The highest compliment I can pay an attorney is that if I needed a lawyer I would hire them. I would hire Pat to represent me in any litigation setting."

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Experience

Rating:  9.5 (Superb)

Honors

2016

Best Lawyer in America for Railroad Law, Best Lawyers in America

2016

Best Law Firm for America in Railroad Law, Best Lawyers in America

2015

Best Lawyers in America for Railroad Law, Best Lawyer in America

2015

AV® Preeminent™ Peer Review Rated attorney, Martindale-Hubbell

2015

Best Law Firm In America for Railroad Law, Best Lawyers in America

2014

Best Lawyers in America for Railroad Law, Best Lawyers in America

2014

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2013

Best Lawyers in America for Railroad Law, Best Lawyers in America

2013

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2012

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2011

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2010

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2009

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

1995

AV® Preeminent™ Peer Review Rated attorney, Martindale-Hubbell

N/A

EVERY year since 1995 -AV® Preeminent™ Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

Work Experience

2013 - Present

Owner/Manager, Law Offices of Patrick S. O'Brien, LLC

2009 - 2015

Owner/Partner, O'Brien Chod, LLC

2004 - 2008

Partner, Rathmann O'Brien, LLC

1991 - 2004

Associate, C Marshall Friedman, PC

1983 - 1991

Associate, Paul Pratt,PC

Associations

American Board of Trial Advocates

Academy of Rail Labor Attorneys (ARLA)

American Association for Justice (AAJ)

Sample of Legal Cases

Baird v Louisville and Indiana Railroad, Jefferson County, KY, 05-6992

The jury awarded plaintiff $9.33 million

Schafer v Auto-Owners Insurance Company (Indiana)

O'Brien obtained the policy limit of $450,000 for the Schafers.

Giddens v Kansas City Southern Railway Company, 29 S.W.3d,813 (Mo. Banc. 2000)

Plaintiff was awarded $1.52 million at the third trial.

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Education

1979

Saint Louis University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1976

University of Missouri, Columbia

BS

Languages

English

Activity

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