Atty. Scot Patrick O'Brien

Atty. Scot Patrick O'Brien

Atty. Scot Patrick O'Brien is a lawyer practicing corporate, real estate, mergers & acquisitions and 1 other area of law.

Washington Washington 34 yrs experience 34 year
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Profile Summary

About Scot Patrick O'Brien at a glance

Scot Patrick O'Brien is a Shareholder based in Washington, District of Columbia, practicing at Akerman LLP. They have 34+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1992. Their practice focuses on business, real estate, and m&a. Admitted to practice in Florida (1992) and District of Columbia (2007). Educated at Univ. of Miami School of Law (J.D., 1992) and Vassar College (B.A., 1987). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Atty. Scot Patrick O'Brien is a lawyer practicing corporate, real estate, mergers & acquisitions and 1 other area of law
  • Scot received a B.A. degree from Vassar College in 1987, and has been licensed for 34 years
  • Scot practices at Akerman LLP in Washington, DC

Practice Areas Explained

Scot Patrick O'Brien's Areas of Practice

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

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Scot Patrick O'Brien is one of 49,731 m&a attorneys indexed nationally. Browse m&a attorneys in District of Columbia →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in District of Columbia

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Scot Patrick O'Brien

Where is Scot Patrick O'Brien's law office located?
Scot Patrick O'Brien's law practice is located in Washington, District of Columbia. The firm is Akerman LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Scot Patrick O'Brien handle?
Scot Patrick O'Brien focuses on business, real estate, m&a. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in District of Columbia.
How long has Scot Patrick O'Brien practiced law?
Scot Patrick O'Brien has 34+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1992.
Where did Scot Patrick O'Brien go to law school?
Scot Patrick O'Brien earned their education at (J.D., 1992); (B.A., 1987).
How can I contact Scot Patrick O'Brien for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Scot Patrick O'Brien received?
Scot Patrick O'Brien's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Univ. of Miami School of Law
- 1992
B.A.
Vassar College
- 1987

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Florida
Admitted: 1992
District of Columbia
Admitted: 2007

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