Atty. Daniel Peter O'Brien
Daniel Peter O'Brien is a lawyer practicing general litigation. Daniel received a B.A. degree from Yale University in 1988, and has been licensed for 32 years.
General Litigation Attorney · Serving Rochester, NY · 32+ Years Experience
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About Daniel Peter O'Brien at a Glance
Daniel Peter O'Brien is a Member based in Rochester, New York, practicing at Daniel P. O'Brien. They have 32+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1994. Their practice focuses on litigation. Admitted to practice in New York (1994). Educated at Temple University (J.D., 1993) and Yale University (B.A., 1988). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Serves clients in Rochester, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Daniel Peter O'Brien
- Daniel Peter O'Brien is a lawyer practicing general litigation
- Daniel received a B.A. degree from Yale University in 1988, and has been licensed for 32 years
- Daniel practices at Daniel P. O'Brien in Rochester, NY
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Daniel Peter O'Brien's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Daniel Peter O'Brien handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Rochester.
Civil Litigation in Rochester
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
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Why Local Counsel Matters in Rochester
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 Rochester 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 venue, 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.
Rochester Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Rochester-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Why Clients in Rochester Choose Daniel Peter O'Brien
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Daniel Peter O'Brien's practice in the field of litigation.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Daniel Peter O'Brien brings 32+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Focused Litigation Practice
Concentrating on litigation means Daniel Peter O'Brien's knowledge of relevant statutes, case law, and procedural nuances stays current — unlike generalist practices that spread attention across unrelated fields.
Local Presence in Rochester
A Rochester-based practice means Daniel Peter O'Brien attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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