Atty. James L. O'Brien

Atty. James L. O'Brien

James L. O'Brien is a lawyer practicing legislative practice, workers compensation, insurance and 1 other area of law.

Springfield Springfield 58 yrs experience 58 year
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Profile Summary

About James L. O'Brien at a glance

James L. O'Brien is a employment, workers comp, government, and insurance attorney based in Springfield, Illinois. They have 58+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1968. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1968). Educated at University of Illinois (J.D., 1968) and St. Ambrose University (A.B., 1961). Serands clients in Springfield, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • James L. O'Brien is a lawyer practicing legislative practice, workers compensation, insurance and 1 other area of law
  • James received a A.B. degree from St. Ambrose University in 1961, and has been licensed for 58 years
  • James practices in Springfield, IL

Practice Areas Explained

James L. O'Brien's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James L. 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.

James L. O'Brien is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Illinois →

Workers Compensation

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

James L. O'Brien is one of 55,389 workers comp attorneys indexed nationally. Browse workers comp attorneys in Illinois →

Government & Administrative Law

Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.

James L. O'Brien is one of 132,225 government attorneys indexed nationally. Browse government attorneys in Illinois →

Insurance Law

Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.

James L. O'Brien is one of 121,912 insurance attorneys indexed nationally. Browse insurance attorneys in Illinois →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Illinois

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about James L. O'Brien

Where is James L. O'Brien's law office located?
James L. O'Brien's law practice is located in Springfield, Illinois. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James L. O'Brien handle?
James L. O'Brien focuses on employment, workers comp, government, insurance. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has James L. O'Brien practiced law?
James L. O'Brien has 58+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1968.
Where did James L. O'Brien go to law school?
James L. O'Brien earned their education at (J.D., 1968); (A.B., 1961).
How can I contact James L. O'Brien for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Illinois
- 1968
A.B.
St. Ambrose University
- 1961

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1968

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