Atty. David Gerard O'Brien

Atty. David Gerard O'Brien

David Gerard O'Brien is a lawyer practicing directors and officers liability, insurance defense, civil rights and 1 other area of law. David received a B.S. degree from Northeastern University in 1989, and has been licensed for 30 years.

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Profile Summary

About David Gerard O'Brien at a glance

David Gerard O'Brien is a Partner based in Boston, Massachusetts, practicing at Peabody & Arnold. They have 30+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1996. Their practice focuses on employment, civil rights, and insurance. Admitted to practice in Massachusetts (1996) and New York (1997). Educated at New England School of Law (J.D., 1996) and Northeastern University (B.S., 1989). Active member of Massachusetts Bar Association Boston Bar Association. Serands clients in Boston, MA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • David Gerard O'Brien is a lawyer practicing directors and officers liability, insurance defense, civil rights and 1 other area of law
  • David received a B.S. degree from Northeastern University in 1989, and has been licensed for 30 years
  • David practices at Peabody & Arnold in Boston, MA

Practice Areas Explained

David Gerard O'Brien's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases David Gerard 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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Civil Rights

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Insurance Law

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Massachusetts

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about David Gerard O'Brien

Where is David Gerard O'Brien's law office located?
David Gerard O'Brien's law practice is located in Boston, Massachusetts. The firm is Peabody & Arnold. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does David Gerard O'Brien handle?
David Gerard O'Brien focuses on employment, civil rights, insurance. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Massachusetts.
How long has David Gerard O'Brien practiced law?
David Gerard O'Brien has 30+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1996.
Where did David Gerard O'Brien go to law school?
David Gerard O'Brien earned their education at (J.D., 1996); (B.S., 1989).
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Education

J.D.
New England School of Law
- 1996
B.S.
Northeastern University
- 1989

Bar Admissions

Massachusetts
Admitted: 1996
New York
Admitted: 1997

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