Atty. Timothy O'Brien
For more than three decades, Tim O’Brien has advised clients regarding complex estate and trust issues, estate planning options, and also recommended various ways to avoid unnecessary taxes. If necessary, Tim will seek court intervention to resolve disputed matters, whether the dispute involves a will contest, the validity of a trust agreement, or the recovery of misappropriated assets.
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Timothy O'Brien is a Principal based in Rockville, Maryland, practicing at Joseph, Greenwald & Laake, P.A.. They have 38+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1988. Their practice focuses on trusts. Admitted to practice in Maryland (1988) and District of Columbia U.S. Supreme Court U.S. Tax Court (1989). Educated at University of Baltimore School of Law (J.D., 1988) and Frostburg State College (B.S., 1981). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Active member of Prince George’s County Bar Association Maryland State Bar Association Bar Associations’ Insurance Trust. Serands clients in Rockville, MD and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- For more than three decades, Tim O’Brien has advised clients regarding complex estate and trust issues, estate planning options, and also recommended various ways to avoid unnecessary taxes
- If necessary, Tim will seek court intervention to resolve disputed matters, whether the dispute involves a will contest, the validity of a trust agreement, or the recovery of misappropriated assets
- Known for his tenacious advocacy, Tim doesn’t shy away from complex or contested matters
- In fact, Maryland judges regularly appoint Tim as a successor personal representative for estates that have been mismanaged by previous fiduciaries
- Tim has helped countless families navigate difficult situations, such as recovering estate assets that have been misused, settling tax liabilities with the IRS, and protecting assets for future generations
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Why local counsel matters in Maryland
Practicing law in Maryland. Legal matters in Maryland are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Rockville are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Maryland state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Maryland 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 Maryland courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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