Atty. Kerry O'Brien

Atty. Kerry O'Brien

Attorney Kerry P. O'Brien brings over 20 years of extensive experience in the legal arena, skillfully representing both defendants and plaintiffs in various insurance cases.

Los Alamitos Los Alamitos 36 yrs experience 36 year
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Profile Summary

About Kerry O'Brien at a glance

Kerry O'Brien is a Founder based in Los Alamitos, California, practicing at Law Offices of Kerry P. O'Brien. They have 36+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1990. Their practice focuses on car accidents, truck accidents, wrongful death, personal injury, and workers comp. Admitted to practice in California (1990). Educated at San Joaquin College of Law (J.D. Contributor, 2001) and University of California - Davis B.A. Political Science California State University - Sacramento M.A. Government (—). Serands clients in Los Alamitos, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Attorney Kerry P. O'Brien brings over 20 years of extensive experience in the legal arena, skillfully representing both defendants and plaintiffs in various insurance cases
  • This breadth of experience equips him with a strategic advantage in both advocacy and defense contexts
  • Since his admission to the State Bar of California in 2001, Kerry has honed his expertise, beginning as an associate workers’ compensation defense attorney
  • In 2005, he relocated to Southern California, further advancing his career as an insurance defense attorney and diversifying his practice to include personal injury, estate planning, and bankruptcy
  • Kerry's expertise in handling insurance claims is robust and varied, encompassing effective litigation of workers’ compensation cases, depositions, appeals, and serious misconduct petitions with favorable outcomes
  • His dedication extends to personal injury cases, particularly in auto, motorcycle, bicycle accidents, slip and falls, traffic incidents, and dog bites
  • Outside of his legal commitments, Kerry enjoys traveling, playing soccer and tennis, and spending quality time with his family

Practice Areas Explained

Kerry O'Brien's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Kerry 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.

Kerry O'Brien is one of 36,807 car accidents attorneys indexed nationally. Browse car accidents attorneys in California →

Truck Accidents

Kerry O'Brien is one of 4,975 truck accidents attorneys indexed nationally. Browse truck accidents attorneys in California →

Wrongful Death

Kerry 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.

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

Workers Compensation

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

Kerry O'Brien is one of 55,389 workers comp attorneys indexed nationally. Browse workers comp 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 Los Alamitos 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 Kerry O'Brien

Where is Kerry O'Brien's law office located?
Kerry O'Brien's law practice is located in Los Alamitos, California. The firm is Law Offices of Kerry P. O'Brien. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Kerry O'Brien handle?
Kerry O'Brien focuses on car accidents, truck accidents, wrongful death, personal injury, workers comp. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Kerry O'Brien practiced law?
Kerry O'Brien has 36+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1990.
Where did Kerry O'Brien go to law school?
Kerry O'Brien earned their education at (J.D. Contributor, 2001); (—).
How can I contact Kerry O'Brien for a consultation?
You can contact Kerry 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.

Education

J.D. Contributor
San Joaquin College of Law
- 2001
University of California - Davis B.A. Political Science California State University - Sacramento M.A. Government
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1990

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