Atty. Michael Edward O'Brien

Atty. Michael Edward O'Brien

Michael Edward O'Brien is a lawyer practicing employee benefits, executive compensation, investment management. Michael Edward received a B.S.B.A. degree from Georgetown University in 1992, and has been licensed for 27 years.

New York New York 27 yrs experience 27 year
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Profile Summary

About Michael Edward O'Brien at a glance

Michael Edward O'Brien is a Counsel based in New York, New York, practicing at Seward And Kissel Llp. They have 27+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1999. Their practice focuses on employment and employment contracts. Admitted to practice in New York (1999). Educated at Harvard Law School (J.D., 1998) and Georgetown University (B.S.B.A., 1992). Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Michael Edward O'Brien is a lawyer practicing employee benefits, executive compensation, investment management
  • Michael Edward received a B.S.B.A. degree from Georgetown University in 1992, and has been licensed for 27 years
  • Michael Edward practices at Seward & Kissel LLP in New York, NY

Practice Areas Explained

Michael Edward O'Brien's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Michael Edward 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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Employment Contracts

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in New York

Practicing law in New York. Legal matters in New York are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in New York are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate New York state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in New York 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 New York courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Michael Edward O'Brien

Where is Michael Edward O'Brien's law office located?
Michael Edward O'Brien's law practice is located in New York, New York. The firm is Seward And Kissel Llp. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Michael Edward O'Brien handle?
Michael Edward O'Brien focuses on employment, employment contracts. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has Michael Edward O'Brien practiced law?
Michael Edward O'Brien has 27+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1999.
Where did Michael Edward O'Brien go to law school?
Michael Edward O'Brien earned their education at (J.D., 1998); (B.S.B.A., 1992).
How can I contact Michael Edward O'Brien for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Harvard Law School
- 1998
B.S.B.A.
Georgetown University
- 1992

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1999

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