Atty. William James O'Brien

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.

Bridgeport Bridgeport 19 yrs experience 19 year
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Profile Summary

About William James O'Brien at a glance

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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About

  • 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

Practice Areas Explained

William James O'Brien's Areas of Practice

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

Business & Corporate Law

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

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Civil Litigation

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

William James O'Brien is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in West Virginia →

Jurisdictional Context

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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about William James O'Brien

Where is William James O'Brien's law office located?
William James O'Brien's law practice is located in Bridgeport, West Virginia. The firm is Steptoe & Johnson PLLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does William James O'Brien handle?
William James O'Brien focuses on business, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in West Virginia.
How long has William James O'Brien practiced law?
William James O'Brien has 19+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2007.
Where did William James O'Brien go to law school?
William James O'Brien earned their education at (J.D., 2007); (B.A., 2002).
How can I contact William James O'Brien for a consultation?
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Practice Areas

Education

J.D.
Washington & Lee University
- 2007
B.A.
Ohio Wesleyan University
- 2002

Bar Admissions

West Virginia
Admitted: 2007

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