Atty. James Matthew O'Brien
James Matthew O'Brien is a lawyer practicing administrative law, admiralty & maritime, antitrust & trade law and 6 other areas of law. James received a B.A. degree from University of Notre Dame in 1978, and has been licensed for 45 years.
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James Matthew O'Brien is a Partner based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Baker And Mckenzie Llp. They have 45+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1981. Their practice focuses on bankruptcy, tax, litigation, government, and maritime. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1981), U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit, U.S. Tax Court and U.S. Court of Federal Claims (1982), U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit (1988), and U.S. Court of Appeals, First Circuit (1995). Educated at Harvard Law School (J.D., 1981) and University of Notre Dame (B.A., 1978). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- James Matthew O'Brien is a lawyer practicing administrative law, admiralty & maritime, antitrust & trade law and 6 other areas of law
- James received a B.A. degree from University of Notre Dame in 1978, and has been licensed for 45 years
- James practices at Baker & McKenzie LLP in Chicago, IL
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Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James Matthew O'Brien handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
A bankruptcy attorney can help you eliminate debt, stop creditor harassment, and protect your home through Chapter 7 or Chapter 13.
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Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.
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Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
James Matthew O'Brien is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Illinois →
Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.
James Matthew O'Brien is one of 132,225 government attorneys indexed nationally. Browse government attorneys in Illinois →
Maritime attorneys for Jones Act claims, longshore injury, cruise ship cases, and offshore matters.
James Matthew O'Brien is one of 11,568 maritime attorneys indexed nationally. Browse maritime attorneys in Illinois →
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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 Chicago 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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