Atty. Peter K. O'Brien

Atty. Peter K. O'Brien

Peter K. O'Brien is a lawyer practicing securities & investment fraud, project finance, energy & utilities.

New York New York 34 yrs experience 34 year
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About Peter K. O'Brien at a glance

Peter K. O'Brien is a Partner based in New York, New York, practicing at Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP. They have 34+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1992. Their practice focuses on securities, consumer, and energy. Admitted to practice in New York (1992). Educated at Washington & Lee University School of Law (J.D., 1991) and College of the Holy Cross (B.A., 1988). Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Peter K. O'Brien is a lawyer practicing securities & investment fraud, project finance, energy & utilities
  • Peter received a B.A. degree from College of the Holy Cross in 1988, and has been licensed for 34 years
  • Peter practices at Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP in New York, NY

Practice Areas Explained

Peter K. O'Brien's Areas of Practice

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

Securities Law

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Consumer Protection

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Energy & Utilities Law

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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 Peter K. O'Brien

Where is Peter K. O'Brien's law office located?
Peter K. O'Brien's law practice is located in New York, New York. The firm is Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Peter K. O'Brien handle?
Peter K. O'Brien focuses on securities, consumer, energy. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has Peter K. O'Brien practiced law?
Peter K. O'Brien has 34+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1992.
Where did Peter K. O'Brien go to law school?
Peter K. O'Brien earned their education at (J.D., 1991); (B.A., 1988).
How can I contact Peter K. O'Brien for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Washington & Lee University School of Law
- 1991
B.A.
College of the Holy Cross
- 1988

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1992

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