Atty. Stephen C. O'Brien

Atty. Stephen C. O'Brien

Stephen C. O'Brien is a lawyer practicing plaintiffs' personal injury, medical malpractice, mass torts and 2 other areas of law.

Albuquerque Albuquerque 39 yrs experience 39 year
Call (505) 596-7568 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About Stephen C. O'Brien at a glance

Stephen C. O'Brien is a medical malpractice, personal injury, product liability, and civil rights attorney based in Albuquerque, New Mexico. They have 39+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1987. Admitted to practice in New Jersey (1987), Pennsylvania (1987), and New Mexico (2013). Educated at Rutgers University (J.D., 1987) and Dartmouth College (B.A., 1980). Serands clients in Albuquerque, NM and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Stephen C. O'Brien is a lawyer practicing plaintiffs' personal injury, medical malpractice, mass torts and 2 other areas of law
  • Stephen received a B.A. degree from Dartmouth College in 1980, and has been licensed for 39 years
  • Stephen practices in Albuquerque, NM

Practice Areas Explained

Stephen C. O'Brien's Areas of Practice

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

Medical Malpractice

Medical malpractice lawyers represent patients harmed by negligent doctors, hospitals, and other providers. Free case review, no fee unless you win.

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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.

Stephen C. O'Brien is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in New Mexico →

Product Liability

Stephen C. O'Brien is one of 66,193 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability attorneys in New Mexico →

Civil Rights

Civil rights attorneys for discrimination, police misconduct, constitutional rights, and civil liberties cases.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in New Mexico

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Stephen C. O'Brien

Where is Stephen C. O'Brien's law office located?
Stephen C. O'Brien's law practice is located in Albuquerque, New Mexico. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Stephen C. O'Brien handle?
Stephen C. O'Brien focuses on medical malpractice, personal injury, product liability, civil rights. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New Mexico.
How long has Stephen C. O'Brien practiced law?
Stephen C. O'Brien has 39+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1987.
Where did Stephen C. O'Brien go to law school?
Stephen C. O'Brien earned their education at (J.D., 1987); (B.A., 1980).
How can I contact Stephen C. O'Brien for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Rutgers University
- 1987
B.A.
Dartmouth College
- 1980

Bar Admissions

New Jersey
Admitted: 1987
Pennsylvania
Admitted: 1987
New Mexico
Admitted: 2013

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