Atty. William R O'Brien

Atty. William R O'Brien

William R O'Brien is a lawyer practicing antitrust, global litigation. William received a A.B. degree from Holy Cross College in 1966, and has been licensed for 57 years.

Washington Washington 57 yrs experience 57 year
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About William R O'Brien at a glance

William R O'Brien is a litigation attorney based in Washington, District of Columbia. They have 57+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1969. Admitted to practice in District of Columbia United States District Court for the District of Columbia United States Distric (1969). Educated at Georgetown University Law Center (J.D., 1969) and Holy Cross College (A.B. Economics, 1966). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • William R O'Brien is a lawyer practicing antitrust, global litigation
  • William received a A.B. degree from Holy Cross College in 1966, and has been licensed for 57 years
  • William practices in Washington, DC

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William R O'Brien's Areas of Practice

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

Civil Litigation

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Jurisdictional Context

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

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Where is William R O'Brien's law office located?
William R O'Brien's law practice is located in Washington, District of Columbia. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does William R O'Brien handle?
William R O'Brien focuses on litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in District of Columbia.
How long has William R O'Brien practiced law?
William R O'Brien has 57+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1969.
Where did William R O'Brien go to law school?
William R O'Brien earned their education at (J.D., 1969); (A.B. Economics, 1966).
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What awards or recognition has William R O'Brien received?
William R O'Brien's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Practice Areas

Education

J.D.
Georgetown University Law Center
- 1969
A.B. Economics
Holy Cross College
- 1966

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

District of Columbia United States District Court for the District of Columbia United States Distric
Admitted: 1969

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