Atty. Brian O'Dwyer

Atty. Brian O'Dwyer

Brian O'Dwyer is a lawyer practicing employee benefits and labor law, personal injury law, litigation. Brian received a A.B. degree from George Washington University in 1966, and has been licensed for 55 years.

New York New York 55 yrs experience 55 year
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Profile Summary

About Brian O'Dwyer at a glance

Brian O'Dwyer is a Member based in New York, New York, practicing at O'Dwyer & Bernstien, LLP. They have 55+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1971. Their practice focuses on personal injury, employment, and litigation. Admitted to practice in New York (1971). Educated at Georgetown University (J.D. George, 1970) and George Washington University (A.B. Middlebury, 1966). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Brian O'Dwyer is a lawyer practicing employee benefits and labor law, personal injury law, litigation
  • Brian received a A.B. degree from George Washington University in 1966, and has been licensed for 55 years
  • Brian practices at O'Dwyer & Bernstien, LLP in New York, NY

Practice Areas Explained

Brian O'Dwyer's Areas of Practice

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

Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

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Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

Brian O'Dwyer is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in New York →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in New York

Practicing law in New York. Legal matters in New York are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in New York are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate New York state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in New York 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 New York courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Brian O'Dwyer

Where is Brian O'Dwyer's law office located?
Brian O'Dwyer's law practice is located in New York, New York. The firm is O'Dwyer & Bernstien, LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Brian O'Dwyer handle?
Brian O'Dwyer focuses on personal injury, employment, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has Brian O'Dwyer practiced law?
Brian O'Dwyer has 55+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1971.
Where did Brian O'Dwyer go to law school?
Brian O'Dwyer earned their education at (J.D. George, 1970); (A.B. Middlebury, 1966).
How can I contact Brian O'Dwyer for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Brian O'Dwyer received?
Brian O'Dwyer's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D. George
Georgetown University
- 1970
A.B. Middlebury
George Washington University
- 1966

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1971

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