Atty. Maureen O'Brien

Atty. Maureen O'Brien

Maureen O'Brien is a lawyer practicing employee benefits, executive compensation, plan fiduciary and investment management. Maureen received a B.A. degree from University of California at Los Angeles in 1995, and has been licensed for 28 years.

Chicago Chicago 28 yrs experience 28 year
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Profile Summary

About Maureen O'Brien at a glance

Maureen O'Brien is a Partner based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Mcdermott Will Emery Llp. They have 28+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1998. Their practice focuses on employment, estate litigation, and employment contracts. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1998). Educated at Chicago-Kent College of Law (J.D., 1998) and University of California at Los Angeles (B.A., 1995). Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Maureen O'Brien is a lawyer practicing employee benefits, executive compensation, plan fiduciary and investment management
  • Maureen received a B.A. degree from University of California at Los Angeles in 1995, and has been licensed for 28 years
  • Maureen practices at McDermott Will & Emery LLP in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Maureen O'Brien's Areas of Practice

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

Employment Law

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

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Estate & Trust Litigation

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Employment Contracts

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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 Maureen O'Brien

Where is Maureen O'Brien's law office located?
Maureen O'Brien's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is Mcdermott Will Emery Llp. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Maureen O'Brien handle?
Maureen O'Brien focuses on employment, estate litigation, employment contracts. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Maureen O'Brien practiced law?
Maureen O'Brien has 28+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1998.
Where did Maureen O'Brien go to law school?
Maureen O'Brien earned their education at (J.D., 1998); (B.A., 1995).
How can I contact Maureen O'Brien for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Chicago-Kent College of Law
- 1998
B.A.
University of California at Los Angeles
- 1995

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1998

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