Atty. Fern Phillips O'Brian
Fern Phillips O'Brian is a lawyer practicing litigation, product liability, toxic tort and 2 other areas of law. Fern received a B.A. degree from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 1978, and has been licensed for 42 years.
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Fern Phillips O'Brian is a Partner based in Washington, District of Columbia, practicing at Thompson Hine Llp. They have 42+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1984. Their practice focuses on personal injury, class action, product liability, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Virginia (1984) and District of Columbia U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Virginia U.S. District Court, Western (1985). Educated at Georgetown University Law Center (J.D., 1983) and University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (B.A., 1978). Active member of American Bar Association (Member, Litigation Section, Product Liability Committee) American Law Institute Defense Research Institute. Serands clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Fern Phillips O'Brian is a lawyer practicing litigation, product liability, toxic tort and 2 other areas of law
- Fern received a B.A. degree from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 1978, and has been licensed for 42 years
- Fern practices at Thompson Hine LLP in Washington, DC
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Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Fern Phillips O'Brian handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
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.
Fern Phillips O'Brian is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in District of Columbia →
Fern Phillips O'Brian is one of 26,424 class action attorneys indexed nationally. Browse class action attorneys in District of Columbia →
Fern Phillips O'Brian is one of 66,193 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability attorneys in District of Columbia →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
Fern Phillips O'Brian is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in District of Columbia →
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Why local counsel matters in District of Columbia
Practicing law in District of Columbia. Legal matters in District of Columbia are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Washington are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate District of Columbia state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in District of Columbia 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 District of Columbia courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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