Atty. Barton James O'Brien
Barton James O'Brien is a lawyer practicing litigation, crisis management, insurance law and 14 other areas of law. Barton received a B.A. degree from Marquette University in 1997, and has been licensed for 24 years.
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Barton James O'Brien is a Partner based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Taft. They have 24+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2002. Their practice focuses on trusts, contracts, employment, business, and class action. Admitted to practice in Illinois U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit (2002). Educated at The John Marshall Law School (J.D., 2001) and Marquette University (B.A., 1997). Active member of Professional Affiliations/Recognitions American Bar Association. Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Barton James O'Brien is a lawyer practicing litigation, crisis management, insurance law and 14 other areas of law
- Barton received a B.A. degree from Marquette University in 1997, and has been licensed for 24 years
- Barton practices at Taft in Chicago, IL
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Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
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Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Why local counsel matters in Illinois
Practicing law in Illinois. Legal matters in Illinois are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Chicago are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Illinois state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Illinois brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Illinois courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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