Atty. Paul E. O'Brien
Paul E. O'Brien is a lawyer practicing admiralty and transportation, commercial law, projects and capital investments.
Admiralty and Transportation & More Attorney · Serving Greenwich, CT · 43+ Years Experience
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About Paul E. O'Brien at a Glance
Paul E. O'Brien is a business and maritime attorney based in Greenwich, Connecticut. They have 43+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1983. Admitted to practice in Louisiana (1983), U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Louisiana (1983), U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit (1983), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Circuit (1986). Educated at Georgetown University (J.D., 1983) and Duke University (B.A., 1980). Serves clients in Greenwich, CT and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Paul E. O'Brien
- Paul E. O'Brien is a lawyer practicing admiralty and transportation, commercial law, projects and capital investments
- Paul E. received a B.A. degree from Duke University in 1980, and has been licensed for 43 years
- Paul E. practices in Greenwich, CT
Practice Areas Explained
Paul E. O'Brien's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Paul E. O'Brien handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Greenwich.
Business & Corporate Law in Greenwich
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Maritime & Admiralty Law in Greenwich
Maritime attorneys for Jones Act claims, longshore injury, cruise ship cases, and offshore matters.
Paul E. O'Brien is one of 11,459 maritime attorneys indexed nationally. Browse maritime attorneys in Connecticut →
Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Greenwich
Practicing law in Connecticut. Legal matters in Connecticut are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Greenwich are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Connecticut state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Connecticut 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 Connecticut courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Greenwich Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Greenwich-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 Greenwich Choose Paul E. 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 Paul E. O'Brien's practice in the field of business and maritime.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Paul E. O'Brien brings 43+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in Louisiana, U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Louisiana, and U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit, Paul E. O'Brien can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering business and maritime, Paul E. 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 Greenwich
A Greenwich-based practice means Paul E. O'Brien attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
Case Types
Common Legal Issues Paul E. O'Brien Handles in Greenwich
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