Top Attorney – Michael A. O’Brien

O’Brien Law Offices, located in Wheaton, Illinois, represent businesses and individual clients throughout the western suburbs of Chicago. Started in 1998 by Michael O’Brien, the Firm’s most distinguishing features is its concentration in both litigation and transactions. The Firm concentrates in business, banking, estate planning and real estate law. The Firm regularly litigates commercial foreclosure actions for bank clients throughout ten counties in Northern Illinois. The Firm also litigates a variety of business disputes and real estate related disputes for numerous business owners, including breach of contract, fiduciary duty, construction disputes, mechanic’s liens, civil fraud and shareholder disputes. On the other side of the practice, the attorneys negotiate and shepherd numerous business acquisitions, contractual relationships and real estate transactions for their clients. In addition, the transaction practice includes contract preparation and negotiation, formation of new companies, mergers and acquisitions, development and sale of commercial real estate, employment issues and general corporate advising. At O’Brien Law Offices, one of the keys to the Firm’s success is building and maintaining close relationships with their clients rooted in trust. Michael A. O’Brien founder of the firm O’Brien Law Offices, is recognized for his knowledge, practicality, experience and reasonableness. Mr. O’Brien is a admitted to practice law in the States of Illinois, Georgia, Colorado and Wisconsin and in the United States Supreme Court, U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois and the Federal Trial Bar.

Whether your business is a Fortune 500 corporation, an established privately-held company or an emerging business, Mr. O’Brien is committed to helping his clients by listening, being responsive, applying common sense, and presenting comprehensive, results-oriented solutions for his clients in a manner that is understandable and practical. He says. “We are big enough to get the job done but small enough to care.” Mr. O’Brien mission is to make businesses become profitable and competitive through timely and appropriate legal counsel and services.

Mr. O’Brien received his J.D. from Northern Illinois University, 1993 and B.S. from Illinois State University, 1990. He is a member of the NIU Alumni Association, Wheaton Park District Sponsor (2003-Present), DuPage Habitat for Humanity, Inc., Outside Counsel (2004-Present), Northern Illinois Food Bank, Director (2002-2009), Outside Counsel (2002-Present), Wheaton Chamber of Commerce, Legal Counsel (2001-2002), President (2004), Willow Creek Community Church, Member.

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 in the NIU College of Law Wall of Fame.

Michael O’Brien resides in Wheaton with his wife and their five children