Atty. Philip Michael O'Brien

Atty. Philip Michael O'Brien

Philip Michael O'Brien is a lawyer practicing personal injury, construction defects, housing and 1 other area of law. Philip received a B.A. degree from San Francisco State University in 1974, and has been licensed for 29 years.

San Francisco San Francisco 29 yrs experience 29 year
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Profile Summary

About Philip Michael O'Brien at a glance

Philip Michael O'Brien is a personal injury, construction, and landlord/tenant attorney based in San Francisco, California. They have 29+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1997. Admitted to practice in California (1997). Educated at New College School of Law (J.D., 1996) and San Francisco State University (B.A., 1974). Serands clients in San Francisco, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Philip Michael O'Brien is a lawyer practicing personal injury, construction defects, housing and 1 other area of law
  • Philip received a B.A. degree from San Francisco State University in 1974, and has been licensed for 29 years
  • Philip practices in San Francisco, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Philip Michael O'Brien's Areas of Practice

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

Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

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Construction Law

Philip Michael O'Brien is one of 40,689 construction attorneys indexed nationally. Browse construction attorneys in California →

Landlord & Tenant

Landlord-tenant attorneys for evictions, lease disputes, security deposits, and habitability claims.

Philip Michael O'Brien is one of 22,365 landlord/tenant attorneys indexed nationally. Browse landlord/tenant attorneys in California →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in California

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Philip Michael O'Brien

Where is Philip Michael O'Brien's law office located?
Philip Michael O'Brien's law practice is located in San Francisco, California. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Philip Michael O'Brien handle?
Philip Michael O'Brien focuses on personal injury, construction, landlord/tenant. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Philip Michael O'Brien practiced law?
Philip Michael O'Brien has 29+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1997.
Where did Philip Michael O'Brien go to law school?
Philip Michael O'Brien earned their education at (J.D., 1996); (B.A., 1974).
How can I contact Philip Michael O'Brien for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
New College School of Law
- 1996
B.A.
San Francisco State University
- 1974

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1997

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