Atty. John M O'Brien

Atty. John M O'Brien

John M O'Brien is a lawyer practicing trial practice, personal injury litigation, catastrophic injury and 8 other areas of law. John received a B.A. degree from University of the Pacific in 1987, and has been licensed for 36 years.

Elk Grove Elk Grove 36 yrs experience 36 year
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Profile Summary

About John M O'Brien at a glance

John M O'Brien is an Attorney based in Elk Grove, California, practicing at Obrien Zehnder Law Firm. They have 36+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1990. Their practice focuses on car accidents, wrongful death, personal injury, employment, and tbi/sci. Admitted to practice in California (1990) and U.S. District Court, Eastern and Northern Districts of California and U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth C (1990). Educated at University of Southern California Law Center (J.D., 1990) and University of the Pacific (B.A., 1987). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of California State Bar, Sacramento County Bar Association, American Board of Trial Advocates, American Association of Justice, Capitol City Trial Lawyers Association, Consumer Attorneys of California, Abota. Serands clients in Elk Grove, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • John M O'Brien is a lawyer practicing trial practice, personal injury litigation, catastrophic injury and 8 other areas of law
  • John received a B.A. degree from University of the Pacific in 1987, and has been licensed for 36 years
  • John practices at O'Brien & Zehnder Law Firm in Elk Grove, CA and 1 other location

Practice Areas Explained

John M O'Brien's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John M O'Brien handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Car Accidents

Hurt in a car crash? Car accident lawyers fight insurance companies for fair compensation — free consult, no fee unless you win.

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Wrongful Death

John M O'Brien is one of 31,253 wrongful death attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wrongful death attorneys in California →

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.

John M O'Brien is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in California →

Employment Law

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

John M O'Brien is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in California →

Brain & Spinal Cord Injury

John M O'Brien is one of 10,267 tbi/sci attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tbi/sci attorneys in California →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in California

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about John M O'Brien

Where is John M O'Brien's law office located?
John M O'Brien's law practice is located in Elk Grove, California. The firm is Obrien Zehnder Law Firm. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John M O'Brien handle?
John M O'Brien focuses on car accidents, wrongful death, personal injury, employment, tbi/sci. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has John M O'Brien practiced law?
John M O'Brien has 36+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1990.
Where did John M O'Brien go to law school?
John M O'Brien earned their education at (J.D., 1990); (B.A., 1987).
How can I contact John M O'Brien for a consultation?
You can contact John M 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.
What awards or recognition has John M O'Brien received?
John M O'Brien's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of Southern California Law Center
- 1990
B.A.
University of the Pacific
- 1987

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1990
U.S. District Court, Eastern and Northern Districts of California and U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth C
Admitted: 1990

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