Atty. David Alfred O'Brien

Atty. David Alfred O'Brien

David Alfred O'Brien is a lawyer practicing personal injury, general practice, workers compensation and 1 other area of law. David received a B.A. degree from George Washington University in 1981, and has been licensed for 41 years.

Cedar Rapids Cedar Rapids 41 yrs experience 41 year
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Profile Summary

About David Alfred O'Brien at a glance

David Alfred O'Brien is a Partner based in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, practicing at Willey O'Brien, L.C.. They have 41+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1985. Their practice focuses on personal injury, business, workers comp, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Iowa (1985), U.S. District Court, Northern and Southern District of Iowa (1985), and Nebraska (1990). Educated at University of Iowa (J.D., 1984) and George Washington University (B.A. Public, 1981). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Iowa Association For Justice. Serands clients in Cedar Rapids, IA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • David Alfred O'Brien is a lawyer practicing personal injury, general practice, workers compensation and 1 other area of law
  • David received a B.A. degree from George Washington University in 1981, and has been licensed for 41 years
  • David practices at Willey O'Brien, L.C. in Cedar Rapids, IA

Practice Areas Explained

David Alfred O'Brien's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases David Alfred O'Brien 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.

David Alfred O'Brien is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Iowa →

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

David Alfred O'Brien is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Iowa →

Workers Compensation

Workers compensation lawyers help injured workers get medical care, lost wages, and disability benefits. Free consult, no fee unless you win.

David Alfred O'Brien is one of 55,389 workers comp attorneys indexed nationally. Browse workers comp attorneys in Iowa →

Civil Litigation

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

David Alfred O'Brien is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Iowa →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Iowa

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about David Alfred O'Brien

Where is David Alfred O'Brien's law office located?
David Alfred O'Brien's law practice is located in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. The firm is Willey O'Brien, L.C.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does David Alfred O'Brien handle?
David Alfred O'Brien focuses on personal injury, business, workers comp, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Iowa.
How long has David Alfred O'Brien practiced law?
David Alfred O'Brien has 41+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1985.
Where did David Alfred O'Brien go to law school?
David Alfred O'Brien earned their education at (J.D., 1984); (B.A. Public, 1981).
How can I contact David Alfred O'Brien for a consultation?
You can contact David Alfred O'Brien directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has David Alfred O'Brien received?
David Alfred O'Brien's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

J.D.
University of Iowa
- 1984
B.A. Public
George Washington University
- 1981

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

Iowa
Admitted: 1985
U.S. District Court, Northern and Southern District of Iowa
Admitted: 1985
Nebraska
Admitted: 1990

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