Atty. William James O'Brien
William James O'Brien is a lawyer practicing business litigation. William received a B.A. degree from Ohio Wesleyan University in 2002, and has been licensed for 19 years.
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William James O'Brien is an Associate based in Bridgeport, West Virginia, practicing at Steptoe & Johnson PLLC. They have 19+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2007. Their practice focuses on business and litigation. Admitted to practice in West Virginia (2007). Educated at Washington & Lee University (J.D., 2007) and Ohio Wesleyan University (B.A., 2002). Active member of West Virginia State Bar. Serands clients in Bridgeport, WV and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- William James O'Brien is a lawyer practicing business litigation
- William received a B.A. degree from Ohio Wesleyan University in 2002, and has been licensed for 19 years
- William practices at Steptoe & Johnson PLLC in Bridgeport, WV
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Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
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Why local counsel matters in West Virginia
Practicing law in West Virginia. Legal matters in West Virginia are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Bridgeport are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate West Virginia state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in West Virginia 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 West Virginia courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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