Atty. James Ralph O'Brien

Atty. James Ralph O'Brien

James Ralph O'Brien is a lawyer practicing administrative law, criminal law, insurance & workers' comp and 6 other areas of law. James received a B.A. degree from Loyola College in 1970, and has been licensed for 42 years.

Baltimore Baltimore 42 yrs experience 42 year
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Profile Summary

About James Ralph O'Brien at a glance

James Ralph O'Brien is a personal injury, criminal defense, real estate, workers comp, and product liability attorney based in Baltimore, Maryland. They have 42+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1984. Admitted to practice in Maryland (1984) and District of Columbia (1990). Educated at University of Baltimore (J.D., 1984) and Loyola College (B.A., 1970). Serands clients in Baltimore, MD and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • James Ralph O'Brien is a lawyer practicing administrative law, criminal law, insurance & workers' comp and 6 other areas of law
  • James received a B.A. degree from Loyola College in 1970, and has been licensed for 42 years
  • James practices in Baltimore, MD

Practice Areas Explained

James Ralph O'Brien's Areas of Practice

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

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Criminal Defense

A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.

James Ralph O'Brien is one of 214,270 criminal defense attorneys indexed nationally. Browse criminal defense attorneys in Maryland →

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

James Ralph O'Brien is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Maryland →

Workers Compensation

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

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

Product Liability

James Ralph O'Brien is one of 66,193 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability attorneys in Maryland →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Maryland

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about James Ralph O'Brien

Where is James Ralph O'Brien's law office located?
James Ralph O'Brien's law practice is located in Baltimore, Maryland. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James Ralph O'Brien handle?
James Ralph O'Brien focuses on personal injury, criminal defense, real estate, workers comp, product liability. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Maryland.
How long has James Ralph O'Brien practiced law?
James Ralph O'Brien has 42+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1984.
Where did James Ralph O'Brien go to law school?
James Ralph O'Brien earned their education at (J.D., 1984); (B.A., 1970).
How can I contact James Ralph O'Brien for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Baltimore
- 1984
B.A.
Loyola College
- 1970

Bar Admissions

Maryland
Admitted: 1984
District of Columbia
Admitted: 1990

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