D.J. OBrien
Employment Law - Management
Employment Law - Management
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D.J. O’Brien represents employers and individuals in business litigation, employment law, and government enforcement actions. He has deep experience in all levels of federal and state appellate and trial courts in North Carolina, including the N.C. Business Court. D.J. concentrates a significant part of his practice in high-stakes actions under the False Claims Act.D.J. represents businesses in a variety of employment-related litigation cases, including class and collective actions and discrimination and wage-and-hour claims, before state and federal agencies and courts. He has worked with companies in a broad variety of industries, including technology companies and franchises.As part of his civil litigation practice, D.J. regularly represents companies and individuals from a variety of industries, including the health care, construction, defense, transportation, and technology sectors, in claims asserted under the False Claims Act.D.J. has substantial experience in helping clients navigate legal and reputational threats in responding to civil investigative demands, subpoenas, and other government enforcement actions.D.J. represents businesses and individuals in a range of complex business disputes, including litigation involving trade secrets, shareholder disputes, and claims under state and federal consumer protection statutes. He has deep experience litigating class and collective actions in state and federal court. D.J. serves as member of the Local Rules Committee for the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of North Carolina.D.J. represents executives and companies who are under criminal or regulatory scrutiny concerning their business practices. He has extensive experience conducting sensitive internal investigations for companies, big and small, in an array of practice areas, including banking, health care, and securities. D.J. D.J. concentrates a significant part of his practice in high-stakes actions under the False Claims Act.D.J. represents businesses in a variety of employment-related litigation cases, including class and collective actions and discrimination and wage-and-hour claims, before state and federal agencies and courts. He has worked with companies in a broad variety of industries, including technology companies and franchises.As part of his civil litigation practice, D.J. regularly represents companies and individuals from a variety of industries, including the health care, construction, defense, transportation, and technology sectors, in claims asserted under the False Claims Act.D.J. has substantial experience in helping clients navigate legal and reputational threats in responding to civil investigative demands, subpoenas, and other government enforcement actions.D.J. represents businesses and individuals in a range of complex business disputes, including litigation involving trade secrets, shareholder disputes, and claims under state and federal consumer protection statutes. He has deep experience litigating class and collective actions in state and federal court. D.J. serves as member of the Local Rules Committee for the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of North Carolina.D.J. represents executives and companies who are under criminal or regulatory scrutiny concerning their business practices. He has extensive experience conducting sensitive internal investigations for companies, big and small, in an array of practice areas, including banking, health care, and securities. D.J. O’Brien represents employers and individuals in business litigation, employment law, and government enforcement actions. He has deep experience in all levels of federal and state appellate and trial courts in North Carolina, including the N.C. Business Court. D.J. He has worked with companies in a broad variety of industries, including technology companies and franchises. As part of his civil litigation practice, D.J. regularly represents companies and individuals from a variety of industries, including the health care, construction, defense, transportation, and technology sectors, in claims asserted under the False Claims Act. D.J. has substantial experience in helping clients navigate legal and reputational threats in responding to civil investigative demands, subpoenas, and other government enforcement actions. D.J.
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Joshua Diaz
Our company faced a high-stakes, multi-faceted employment litigation that threatened significant financial and reputational damage. After consultations with several firms, we chose D.J. O'Brien at Brooks, Pierce, and it was the best decision we could have made. D.J.'s 19 years of deep experience in both business litigation and employment law were immediately apparent. He didn't just react to the plaintiff's claims; he developed a comprehensive strategy that leveraged his knowledge of federal and state appellate procedure, which was crucial as the case progressed. His background in health care and technology law was unexpectedly relevant, as our dispute involved sensitive data handling issues. D.J. demonstrated the precise, strategic thinking his recognition in Employment Law - Management suggests. He was always prepared, explained complex legal concepts in clear business terms, and maintained a calm, confident demeanor that steadied our entire leadership team. The positive outcome he secured—a dismissal with prejudice before trial—exceeded our most optimistic expectations. His professionalism, from his Wake Forest-honed legal acumen to his meticulous attention to detail, is exceptional. For any business navigating the treacherous waters of employment disputes or government enforcement actions in North Carolina, D.J. O'Brien is the attorney you want in your corner.