Background
O’Brien, William Claire was born on August 23, 1904 in Aurora, Illinois, United States. Son of William J. and Mable (Burns) O’B.
O’Brien, William Claire was born on August 23, 1904 in Aurora, Illinois, United States. Son of William J. and Mable (Burns) O’B.
Bachelor of Arts, Univercity Illinois, 1926, Bachelor of Laws, 1927.
Admitted to Illinois bar, 1927, since practiced in Aurora. Partner firm O’Brien, Burnell, Puckett and Barnett, 1953-1971. Director Carl West. Linder Company President bar officers conference Illinois Board Bar Examiners.
Vice chairman National Conference Bar Examiners.
Advisory counsel Naval Affairs. Chairman Aurora chapter American Cancer Society.
Fellow American Bar Foundation. Member American, Illinois (chairman negligence section). Kane County bar associations, International Academy Trial Lawyers, American College Trial Lawyers, Federation Insurance Counsel.
Club: Aurora Country (president).
Married Dorothy Ward, November 26, 1936. Children: Ward J., Alberta.