Atty. David Alan O'Brien

Atty. David Alan O'Brien

David Alan O'Brien is a lawyer practicing federal employers liability act (fela), admiralty and maritime law. David received a degree from Tulane University in 1986, and has been licensed for 44 years.

Cherry Hill Cherry Hill 44 yrs experience 44 year
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Profile Summary

About David Alan O'Brien at a glance

David Alan O'Brien is a employment and maritime attorney based in Cherry Hill, New Jersey. They have 44+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1982. Admitted to practice in West Virginia (1982), California (1987), Virginia (1989), and Pennsylvania (1989). Educated at Tulane University (LL.M., 1986) and West Virginia University (J.D., 1982). Serands clients in Cherry Hill, NJ and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • David Alan O'Brien is a lawyer practicing federal employers liability act (fela), admiralty and maritime law
  • David received a degree from Tulane University in 1986, and has been licensed for 44 years
  • David practices in Cherry Hill, NJ

Practice Areas Explained

David Alan O'Brien's Areas of Practice

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

Employment Law

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

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Maritime & Admiralty Law

Maritime attorneys for Jones Act claims, longshore injury, cruise ship cases, and offshore matters.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in New Jersey

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about David Alan O'Brien

Where is David Alan O'Brien's law office located?
David Alan O'Brien's law practice is located in Cherry Hill, New Jersey. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does David Alan O'Brien handle?
David Alan O'Brien focuses on employment, maritime. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New Jersey.
How long has David Alan O'Brien practiced law?
David Alan O'Brien has 44+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1982.
Where did David Alan O'Brien go to law school?
David Alan O'Brien earned their education at (LL.M., 1986); (J.D., 1982).
How can I contact David Alan O'Brien for a consultation?
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Education

LL.M.
Tulane University
- 1986
J.D.
West Virginia University
- 1982

Bar Admissions

West Virginia
Admitted: 1982
California
Admitted: 1987
Virginia
Admitted: 1989
Pennsylvania
Admitted: 1989
New Jersey
Admitted: 1989

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