Liam P. O'Brien
About Liam P. O'Brien
Liam P. O'Brien is a lawyer based in St. John's, NL and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in Canada™ since 2023. Liam P. O'Brien is recognized in the following practice areas:
- St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador
- Administrative and Public Law
- Corporate and Commercial Litigation
- Corporate Law
- Health Care Law
Current Firm: Curtis Dawe Lawyers
Education: University of New Brunswick, graduated 1996
Location: St. John's, NL
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