Atty. Thomas Carter O'Brien

Atty. Thomas Carter O'Brien

Thomas Carter O'Brien is a lawyer practicing estate planning, trusts, wills & living wills and 6 other areas of law. Thomas received a B.A. degree from Boston College in 1974, and has been licensed for 60 years.

Antioch Antioch 60 yrs experience 60 year
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Profile Summary

About Thomas Carter O'Brien at a glance

Thomas Carter O'Brien is a divorce, trusts, probate, family law, and estate planning attorney based in Antioch, Illinois. They have 60+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1966. Admitted to practice in Missouri (1966), Illinois (1968), and Wisconsin (1980). Educated at Marquette University (J.D., 1979) and Boston College (B.A., 1974). Serands clients in Antioch, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Thomas Carter O'Brien is a lawyer practicing estate planning, trusts, wills & living wills and 6 other areas of law
  • Thomas received a B.A. degree from Boston College in 1974, and has been licensed for 60 years
  • Thomas practices in Antioch, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Thomas Carter O'Brien's Areas of Practice

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

Divorce

A divorce attorney guides you through property division, spousal support, custody, and the final decree — contested or uncontested.

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Trusts

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Probate

Thomas Carter O'Brien is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in Illinois →

Family Law

Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.

Thomas Carter O'Brien is one of 187,066 family law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse family law attorneys in Illinois →

Estate Planning & Probate

An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.

Thomas Carter O'Brien is one of 226,536 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Illinois →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Illinois

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Thomas Carter O'Brien

Where is Thomas Carter O'Brien's law office located?
Thomas Carter O'Brien's law practice is located in Antioch, Illinois. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Thomas Carter O'Brien handle?
Thomas Carter O'Brien focuses on divorce, trusts, probate, family law, estate planning. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Thomas Carter O'Brien practiced law?
Thomas Carter O'Brien has 60+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1966.
Where did Thomas Carter O'Brien go to law school?
Thomas Carter O'Brien earned their education at (J.D., 1979); (B.A., 1974).
How can I contact Thomas Carter O'Brien for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Marquette University
- 1979
B.A.
Boston College
- 1974

Bar Admissions

Missouri
Admitted: 1966
Illinois
Admitted: 1968
Wisconsin
Admitted: 1980

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