Practice:

Mr. O'Brien divides his time between business transactions and commercial litigation.

Experience:

Mr. O'Brien founded the Firm, in Wheaton, Illinois in 1998, after spending five years as an associate for two Chicagoland firms. Michael's practice is concentrated in representation of entrepreneurial companies in a variety of litigation matters, including, but not limited to shareholder disputes, contract litigation, trust and estate litigation, fraud in all of its varieties, real estate litigation and employment claims.

Michael's corporate practice includes formation, merger & acquisitions, corporate dissolutions, commercial and residential real estate development, drafting and negotiating asset purchase agreements, buy/sell agreements, operating agreements, employment agreements and the like. Michael also provides ongoing corporate advice for owners of small and mid-sized businesses.

Professional Activities & Achievements:

Mr. O'Brien distinguished himself at Northern Illinois University College of Law by winning numerous awards available for advocacy. During the 10th Annual Prize Moot Court Competition, Mr O'Brien was a member of the winning team and was awarded "Best Oral Advocate" in both the preliminary and final rounds. He also served as Chief Justice of the NIU College of Law Moot Court Society and participated in the National Moot Court Society Competition in 1992. For his achievements, Mr. O'Brien now has a place on the NIU College of Law Wall of Fame.

Education:

B.S., Illinois State University, 1990

JD, Northern Illinois University, 1993

Admissions:

State Bar of Illinois (1993)
State Bar of Georgia (1999)
State Bar of Colorado (2007)
United States Supreme Court (1999)
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois (1993)
Federal Trial Bar (1996)

Industries Served:

• Financial services
• Manufacturing
• Commodity brokerage
• Construction
• Real estate development
• Homeowner associations
• Banks
• and more.

Activities:

• Mr. O'Brien became the President of the Wheaton Chamber of Commerce on January 1, 2004 and has served as outside counsel to the Chamber in the past.
• Michael is also very active with and donates time to the Northern Illinois Food Bank where he currently serves on the Board of Directors. O'Brien Law Offices also serves as outside counsel to the Food Bank.

Personal:

Michael O'Brien resides in Wheaton with his wife and his five children.