Atty. Barton James O'Brien

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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Profile Summary

About Barton James O'Brien at a glance

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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About

  • 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

Practice Areas Explained

Barton James O'Brien's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Barton James O'Brien handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Trusts

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Contracts

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Employment Law

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Business & Corporate Law

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Class Action

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Jurisdictional Context

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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Barton James O'Brien

Where is Barton James O'Brien's law office located?
Barton James O'Brien's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is Taft. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Barton James O'Brien handle?
Barton James O'Brien focuses on trusts, contracts, employment, business, class action. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Barton James O'Brien practiced law?
Barton James O'Brien has 24+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2002.
Where did Barton James O'Brien go to law school?
Barton James O'Brien earned their education at (J.D., 2001); (B.A., 1997).
How can I contact Barton James O'Brien for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
The John Marshall Law School
- 2001
B.A.
Marquette University
- 1997

Bar Admissions

Illinois U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit
Admitted: 2002

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