Atty. Thomas G. O'Brien

Atty. Thomas G. O'Brien

Thomas G. O'Brien is a lawyer practicing commercial, litigation, antitrust / unfair competition and 9 other areas of law.

New Orleans New Orleans 47 yrs experience 47 year
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Profile Summary

About Thomas G. O'Brien at a glance

Thomas G. O'Brien is a personal injury, business, litigation, environmental, and insurance attorney based in New Orleans, Louisiana. They have 47+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1979. Admitted to practice in Louisiana (1979) and Texas United States Supreme Court United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit United States (1991). Educated at Tulane University Law School (J.D., 1979) and Tulane University (B.A., 1976). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Professional Memberships / Affiliations Maritime Law Association of the United States Defense Research Institute. Serands clients in New Orleans, LA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Thomas G. O'Brien is a lawyer practicing commercial, litigation, antitrust / unfair competition and 9 other areas of law
  • Thomas received a B.A. degree from Tulane University in 1976, and has been licensed for 47 years
  • Thomas practices in New Orleans, LA

Practice Areas Explained

Thomas G. O'Brien's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Thomas G. 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.

Thomas G. O'Brien is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Louisiana →

Business & Corporate Law

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

Thomas G. O'Brien is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Louisiana →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

Thomas G. O'Brien is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Louisiana →

Environmental Law

Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.

Thomas G. O'Brien is one of 56,434 environmental attorneys indexed nationally. Browse environmental attorneys in Louisiana →

Insurance Law

Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.

Thomas G. O'Brien is one of 121,912 insurance attorneys indexed nationally. Browse insurance attorneys in Louisiana →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Louisiana

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Thomas G. O'Brien

Where is Thomas G. O'Brien's law office located?
Thomas G. O'Brien's law practice is located in New Orleans, Louisiana. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Thomas G. O'Brien handle?
Thomas G. O'Brien focuses on personal injury, business, litigation, environmental, insurance. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Louisiana.
How long has Thomas G. O'Brien practiced law?
Thomas G. O'Brien has 47+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1979.
Where did Thomas G. O'Brien go to law school?
Thomas G. O'Brien earned their education at (J.D., 1979); (B.A., 1976).
How can I contact Thomas G. O'Brien for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Thomas G. O'Brien received?
Thomas G. O'Brien's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Tulane University Law School
- 1979
B.A.
Tulane University
- 1976

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Louisiana
Admitted: 1979
Texas United States Supreme Court United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit United States
Admitted: 1991

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