Atty. John M. O'Bryan

Atty. John M. O'Bryan

John M. O'Bryan is a lawyer practicing litigation, reinsurance, commercial.

Chicago Chicago 29 yrs experience 29 year
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Profile Summary

About John M. O'Bryan at a glance

John M. O'Bryan is an Associate based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Freeborn & Peters LLP. They have 29+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1997. Their practice focuses on business and litigation. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1997) and U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois (2001). Educated at Northwestern University (J.D., 1997) and Cornell University (A.B., 1990). Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • John M. O'Bryan is a lawyer practicing litigation, reinsurance, commercial
  • John received a A.B. degree from Cornell University in 1990, and has been licensed for 29 years
  • John practices at Freeborn & Peters LLP in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

John M. O'Bryan's Areas of Practice

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

Business & Corporate Law

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

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Civil Litigation

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Jurisdictional Context

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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about John M. O'Bryan

Where is John M. O'Bryan's law office located?
John M. O'Bryan's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is Freeborn & Peters LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John M. O'Bryan handle?
John M. O'Bryan focuses on business, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has John M. O'Bryan practiced law?
John M. O'Bryan has 29+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1997.
Where did John M. O'Bryan go to law school?
John M. O'Bryan earned their education at (J.D., 1997); (A.B., 1990).
How can I contact John M. O'Bryan for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Northwestern University
- 1997
A.B.
Cornell University
- 1990

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1997
U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois
Admitted: 2001

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