Atty. Michael Thomas O'Brien

Atty. Michael Thomas O'Brien

Atty. Michael Thomas O'Brien is a lawyer practicing education, employment / labor, family.

Oregon Oregon 24 yrs experience 24 year
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About Michael Thomas O'Brien at a glance

Michael Thomas O'Brien is a family law, employment, and education attorney based in Oregon, Illinois. They have 24+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2002. Admitted to practice in Illinois (2002) and Wisconsin (2010). Serands clients in Oregon, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

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  • Atty. Michael Thomas O'Brien is a lawyer practicing education, employment / labor, family
  • Michael has been licensed for 24 years
  • Michael practices in Oregon, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Michael Thomas O'Brien's Areas of Practice

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

Family Law

Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.

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Employment Law

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

Michael Thomas O'Brien is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Illinois →

Education Law

Education attorneys for special education (IEP), school discipline, Title IX, and student rights.

Michael Thomas O'Brien is one of 24,079 education attorneys indexed nationally. Browse education attorneys in Illinois →

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 Oregon 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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Where is Michael Thomas O'Brien's law office located?
Michael Thomas O'Brien's law practice is located in Oregon, Illinois. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Michael Thomas O'Brien handle?
Michael Thomas O'Brien focuses on family law, employment, education. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Michael Thomas O'Brien practiced law?
Michael Thomas O'Brien has 24+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2002.
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Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 2002
Wisconsin
Admitted: 2010

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