Atty. John M. O'Brien
John M. O'Brien is a lawyer practicing litigation.
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John M. O'Brien is a litigation attorney based in Providence, Rhode Island. They have 31+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1995. Admitted to practice in Massachusetts (1995) and Rhode Island (1996). Educated at Northeastern University (J.D., 1995) and Harvard University (B.A., 1990). Serands clients in Providence, RI and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- John M. O'Brien is a lawyer practicing litigation
- John received a B.A. degree from Harvard University in 1990, and has been licensed for 31 years
- John practices in Providence, RI
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John M. O'Brien's Areas of Practice
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Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
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Why local counsel matters in Rhode Island
Practicing law in Rhode Island. Legal matters in Rhode Island are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Providence are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Rhode Island state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Rhode Island 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 Rhode Island courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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