Atty. James Michael O'Brien

Atty. James Michael O'Brien

James Michael O'Brien is a lawyer practicing business litigation, construction claims, construction litigation and 5 other areas of law. James received a B.S. degree from California State University, Northridge in 1975, and has been licensed for 48 years.

Phoenix Phoenix 48 yrs experience 48 year
Call (480) 582-5445 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About James Michael O'Brien at a glance

James Michael O'Brien is a personal injury, employment, business, construction, and litigation attorney based in Phoenix, Arizona. They have 48+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1978. Admitted to practice in California (1978) and Arizona (2006). Educated at Southwestern School of Law (J.D., 1978) and California State University, Northridge (B.S., 1975). Active member of Professional Associations •State Bar of California •State Bar of Arizona •American Bar Association. Serands clients in Phoenix, AZ and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • James Michael O'Brien is a lawyer practicing business litigation, construction claims, construction litigation and 5 other areas of law
  • James received a B.S. degree from California State University, Northridge in 1975, and has been licensed for 48 years
  • James practices in Phoenix, AZ

Practice Areas Explained

James Michael O'Brien's Areas of Practice

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

James Michael O'Brien is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Arizona →

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

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

Business & Corporate Law

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

James Michael O'Brien is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Arizona →

Construction Law

James Michael O'Brien is one of 40,689 construction attorneys indexed nationally. Browse construction attorneys in Arizona →

Civil Litigation

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

James Michael O'Brien is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Arizona →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Arizona

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

Looking for additional Arizona attorneys? Browse all attorneys in Phoenix or all attorneys in Arizona.

Frequently Asked

Common questions about James Michael O'Brien

Where is James Michael O'Brien's law office located?
James Michael O'Brien's law practice is located in Phoenix, Arizona. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James Michael O'Brien handle?
James Michael O'Brien focuses on personal injury, employment, business, construction, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Arizona.
How long has James Michael O'Brien practiced law?
James Michael O'Brien has 48+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1978.
Where did James Michael O'Brien go to law school?
James Michael O'Brien earned their education at (J.D., 1978); (B.S., 1975).
How can I contact James Michael O'Brien for a consultation?
You can contact James Michael 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.

Education

J.D.
Southwestern School of Law
- 1978
B.S.
California State University, Northridge
- 1975

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1978
Arizona
Admitted: 2006

Reviews

These reviews belong to platform users; they do not constitute advertisement or promotion for the attorney. Opinions are published for informational purposes only.

No reviews yet.