Attorney Profile
Simon John O’Brien
Located in the Myers Park neighborhood of Charlotte, North Carolina, O’Brien Law Office PLLC was founded by Simon O’Brien in 2022. With over 12 years of legal experience working both as outside counsel and in-house general counsel, Simon is a seasoned business attorney dedicated to providing excellent legal counsel in the fields of Corporate Law, Sports Law, Intellectual Property Protection, and Commercial Real Estate. As a trusted advisor to businesses, athletes, and entrepreneurs, Simon combines legal expertise with a client-focused approach, and together with the firm’s team of trusted personnel and consultants, always strives to achieve successful outcomes his clients’ businesses.
Simon attended Elon University School of Law where he was the captain of the Trial Team, the Rugby Club, and a member of the Honor Council. After graduating in 2012 Simon moved back to Charlotte, North Carolina where he currently lives with his wife and their two dogs. Simon’s passions are motorsports racing, go karting, exercising, and golfing.
Practice Areas:
Corporate and Business Law
Sports Law
Commercial Real Estate
Licensing, IP Protection, and Trademarks
Education:
Harvard University. Graduated 2019.
Elon University School of Law. Full merit scholarship. Graduated 2012.
University of North Carolina at Charlotte. Graduated 2009.
Licensed to Practice Law:
North Carolina, 2012
Professional Accolades:
2020 - 2022 Super Lawyers | Thomson Reuters: Rising Star designation - top 2.5% of NC lawyers under 40 years old.
2020 Charlotte’s Top Attorneys | Charlotte Magazine: Outstanding Young Lawyers designation.
2018 Legal Elite | Business North Carolina: Young Guns designation - top 3% of NC lawyers under 40 years old.
2012 Admitted to the Order of Barristers.