Atty. John O'Meara

Atty. John O'Meara

John O’Meara, an AV – Preeminent rated attorney through Martindale-Hubbell, is a senior partner of Bremer Whyte Brown & O’Meara LLP. Mr.

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John O'Meara is a construction attorney based in Newport Beach, California, practicing at Bremer Whyte Brown & O'Meara LLP. Admitted to practice in Colorado, Colorado Bar Association, Nevada, State Bar of Nevada, and California, The State Bar of California. Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Construction (2026). Serands clients in Newport Beach, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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John O’Meara, an AV – Preeminent rated attorney through Martindale-Hubbell, is a senior partner of Bremer Whyte Brown & O’Meara LLP. Mr. O’Meara is a multi-year designated Super Lawyer, which is an award given to the top five percent of attorneys, and is based on peer review and achievement, and was named a Top 1% lawyer by the National Association of Distinguished Counsel.

Mr. O’Meara’s career as a trial lawyer spans over 30 years and includes the handling of the following general categories of actions on behalf of individuals, entities and over 100 insurance companies and claim administrators based in the United States and in Europe.

  • Design professionals, developers, general contractors, and subcontractors in construction deficiency and construction accident litigation
  • Health care professionals, attorneys, accountants, real estate agents and other specialties in professional liability cases
  • Individuals, premises, management companies and business owners in general liability, real estate, habitability, security and employment cases
  • Automobile, tractor-trailer and other vehicle owners and drivers in accident cases
  • Individuals, companies and manufacturers in toxic tort cases
  • Caregivers in elder abuse cases
  • Municipalities in a variety of litigated cases, including inverse condemnation and dangerous condition

Mr. O’Meara has tried automobile cases, professional liability cases, construction defect cases, land subsidence cases, toxic exposure cases and others. Mr. O’Meara speaks nationally and internationally on various topics to trade groups and the insurance industry. Mr. O’Meara is a paneled mediator and arbitrator for Alternative Resolution Centers and AMCC, where he specializes in the economical resolution of construction defect and general liability cases. He has also been retained as an expert witness to testify as to the standard of practice of attorneys.

Mr. O’Meara is licensed to practice in the states of California, Nevada and Colorado (currently inactive), as well as the United States District Court and the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeal.

Practice Areas Explained

John O'Meara's Areas of Practice

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

Construction Law

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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 Newport Beach 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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Where is John O'Meara's law office located?
John O'Meara's law practice is located in Newport Beach, California. The firm is Bremer Whyte Brown & O'Meara LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John O'Meara handle?
John O'Meara focuses on construction. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
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What awards or recognition has John O'Meara received?
John O'Meara's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Construction.

Practice Areas

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Construction
- 2026

Bar Admissions

Colorado, Colorado Bar Association
Nevada, State Bar of Nevada
California, The State Bar of California

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