Atty. Murrough O’Brien
Murrough O’Brien is a lawyer practicing social security, veterans disability benefits. Murrough received a A.B. degree from Harvard College, and has been licensed for 51 years.
Social Security & More Attorney · Serving South Portland, ME · 51+ Years Experience
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About Murrough O’Brien at a Glance
Murrough O’Brien is a Partner based in South Portland, Maine, practicing at Jackson & MacNichol. They have 51+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1975. Their practice focuses on ssd, securities, and military. Admitted to practice in Maine U.S. District Court for the District of Maine U.S. Court of Appeals, First Circuit (1975). Educated at University of Maine School of Law J.D. (—) and Harvard College A.B. (—). Serves clients in South Portland, ME and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Murrough O’Brien
- Murrough O’Brien is a lawyer practicing social security, veterans disability benefits
- Murrough received a A.B. degree from Harvard College, and has been licensed for 51 years
- Murrough practices at Jackson & MacNichol in South Portland, ME
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Murrough O’Brien's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Murrough O’Brien handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in South Portland.
Social Security Disability in South Portland
SSDI and SSI attorneys for disability claims, denied benefits, and Social Security appeals.
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Securities Law in South Portland
Murrough O’Brien is one of 64,075 securities attorneys indexed nationally. Browse securities attorneys in Maine →
Military Law in South Portland
Military attorneys for court-martial, discharge upgrades, veterans benefits, and military family matters.
Murrough O’Brien is one of 8,508 military attorneys indexed nationally. Browse military attorneys in Maine →
Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in South Portland
Practicing law in Maine. Legal matters in Maine are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in South Portland are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Maine state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Maine brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Maine courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
South Portland Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a South Portland-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in South Portland Choose Murrough O’Brien
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Murrough O’Brien's practice in the field of ssd, securities, and military.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Murrough O’Brien brings 51+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering ssd, securities, and military, Murrough O’Brien can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in South Portland
A South Portland-based practice means Murrough O’Brien attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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