May & O'Brien, LLP - Attorneys At Law

Terence G. O'Brien, Jr.

Mr. O’Brien is a partner with May & O’Brien, LLP and focuses his practice on family law, business and real estate litigation, appellate practice, and criminal defense. In these arenas, Mr. O’Brien has successfully represented clients through all stages of litigation, from pre-trial through appeal.

In family law, Mr. O’Brien represents clients in matters related to divorce, child custody, child support, spousal maintenance, harassment, and post-dissolution proceedings. He also represents clients on matters related to harassment restraining orders and orders for protection.

In business and real estate litigation, Mr. O’Brien’s experience extends to breach of contract claims, boundary disputes, quiet title actions, zoning procedures, and lien rights related to construction.

As an appellate lawyer with significant experience before Minnesota’s Appellate Courts and the U.S. Court of Appeals, Mr. O’Brien is fully familiar with the procedure and practice unique to these courts. He has successfully represented clients in these venues on a variety of issues.

Education

J.D. 1998 William Mitchell College of Law
B.A. 1990 Washington & Lee University

Admissions

Minnesota Supreme Court
United States District Court, District of Minnesota
United States Court of Appeals, Eighth Circuit

Professional Memberships

Minnesota State Bar Association
Dakota County Bar Association

Representative Cases and Decisions

• Eischen Cabinet Co. v. Hildebrandt, 683 N.W.2d 813 (Minn. 2004)(reversing earlier decisions of district court and court of appeals and establishing that service of mechanic’s lien statement by certified mail is effective on date of mailing)

• Mondry v. City of South St. Paul, 2002 WL 554360 (Minn. App. 2002)(reversing summary judgment for defendant and granting partial summary judgment in favor of plaintiff on liability for personal injuries resulting from defendant’s trespass)

• Bohn v. City of Hastings , 2002 WL 173148 (Minn. App. 2002)(challenging municipality’s suspension of pawnbroker license)

• Wilkus v. Haiar, 2001 WL 1530651 ( Minn. 2001)(reversing and remanding for new trial on damages regarding complex real estate transaction)

• Al-Cast Mold & Pattern, Inc. v. Perception, Inc., 52 F.Supp.2d 1081 (D.Minn. 1999)(successful remand to state court on basis that damages alleged in counterclaim cannot serve as basis for federal court subject matter jurisdiction)

Terence G. O'Brien
tobrien@mayobrien.com

Practice Areas
Family Law
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Criminal Defense
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Employment Law
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Business / Commerical Litigation
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Real Estate
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Appellate

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