Adam O’Brien is a trial lawyer focusing on complex commercial litigation; real estate and title disputes; product liability defense; construction litigation; and insurance disputes. Adam has represented sophisticated clients in more than a dozen jurisdictions throughout the country and has served as lead trial counsel in both state and federal courts and arbitration venues such as AAA.
While his practice focuses on trial work, Adam has also served as appellate counsel and has argued before the Colorado Court of Appeals, the United States Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit, and the Colorado Supreme Court. Adam has been recognized in Best Lawyers in America and Colorado Super Lawyers.
Representative Experience
Lead trial counsel in complex commercial litigation and significant injury cases.
Achieved summary judgment in three consolidated cases for Auto-Owners Insurance Company in the U.S. District Court for the District of Colorado where Plaintiffs alleged insurance bad faith and claimed more than $3,000,000 in damages.
Achieved defense verdict as part of trial team for product manufacturer in multi-week trial where deaths resulted from carbon monoxide poisoning.
Achieved directed verdicts in multiple cases, including on behalf of one of the world’s largest food companies.
Achieved summary judgment and award of attorney’s fees for national wine company sued by distributor after distributorship was terminated.
Achieved summary judgment for product manufacturers in multiple cases, including a component part manufacturer of an oil drilling rig and a manufacturer of GPS devices.
Representation of businesses in real estate and title insurance litigation; achieved summary judgment and published Tenth Circuit decision in favor of title insurance company in multi-million dollar access dispute.
Representation of insurance companies in breach of contract, bad faith breach of contract, and Colorado Consumer Protection Act cases; achieved summary judgment for clients in multiple cases.
Representation of developers, contractors, subcontractors, and material suppliers in construction litigation throughout Colorado.
Professional Recognition
Listed for Litigation - Insurance, Insurance Law, and Commercial Litigation
Listed for Business Litigation
Rising Stars
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Publications & Speaking Engagements
Education, Admissions & Activities
Education
University of Iowa College of Law
J.D.
Journal of Transnational Law and Contemporary Problems
Creighton University
B.A.
Philosophy
Bar Admissions
Colorado
2006
Court Admissions
United States District Court
Colorado District
United States Court of Appeals
10th Circuit
Professional and Community Activities
International Association of Defense Counsel (IADC)
Colorado Bar Association
Colorado Defense Lawyers Association
Denver Bar Association
Defense Research Institute
Faculty of Federal Advocates