William J. O'Brien

Background

O'Brien, William J. was born on September 20, 1934 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States.

Education

LaSalle College (Bachelor of Arts, 1959). Villanova University (Bachelor of Laws, 1962).

Career

Worked at Conrad O'Brien Gellman & Rohn, P.C. (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) specializing in Federal and State Civil and Criminal Litigation. Admitted to the bar, 1963, Pennsylvania. Member, Executive Board and Faculty, The Academy of Advocacy, 1976—.

Lecturer: American Law Institute-American Bar Association, Pennsylvania Bar Institute, 1983—. Adjunct Professor of Law, Master's Degree Program, Trial Advocacy, Temple University School of Law, 1993—. Member: International Association of Defense Counsel (Member: Medical Malpractice Committee.

Products Liability Committee). Philadelphia Association of Defense Counsel (President, 1989-1990). Defense Research Institute.

Fellow: American College of Trial Lawyers. International Academy of Trial Lawyers. Diplomate, American Board of Trial Advocates.

Conrad O'Brien Gellman and Rohn, P.C. specializes exclusively in litigation, including complex commercial, class actions, criminal, environmental, employment, product liability, toxic torts, health care (physicians and hospitals), pharmaceutical, personal injury, insurance coverage, antitrust, securities, copyright, trademark, unfair competition, trade secret, and construction matters. Many of the firm members have been lead attorneys at major Philadelphia and New York law firms. The firm's attorneys practice regularly in federal and state courts in Pennsylvania and New Jersey and appear in significant cases around the country.

The firm's clients range from Fortune 500 companies to newer entrepreneurial businesses, who have chosen Conrad O'Brien for its cost-efficient litigation, and for its dedication to client interests.

Achievements

• William J. O"Brien has been listed as a reputable lawyer by Martindale-Hubbell.

Membership

Member, Executive Board and Faculty, The Academy of Advocacy, 1976—. Fellow: American College of Trial Lawyers. International Academy of Trial Lawyers.

Diplomate, American Board of Trial Advocates.