Attorney Profiles
Jeffrey C. O'Brien
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Partner
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Jeffrey C. O'Brien is a partner with Mansfield Tanick & Cohen, P.A. practicing in the areas of business and corporate law, real estate law, estate and business succession planning and probate law.
Mr. O'Brien's clients including real estate agents, developers and investors, community banks, title companies, restaurant operators, manufacturing companies, franchised businesses, financial advisors and insurance agents and consulting businesses. He has significant experience with the formation of new businesses and he oversees the Mansfield Tanick & Cohen Business INCubation Center®, a unique program designed to assist new and developing businesses in their formative years. He also serves on the Board of Directors of the American Association of Micro businesses (AAM).
Mr. O'Brien is a Minnesota State Bar Association Board Certified Real Property Specialist and has appeared as a featured guest on the WCCO Real Estate Radio Hour, a program hosted by his client, the Walgrave & Yardley Real Estate Group.
Mr. O'Brien attended the University of St. Thomas in St. Paul, Minnesota, and graduated with honors in 1997 with a Bachelor of Science in Manufacturing Engineering as a member of the first class of students to graduate with such a degree. He received his juris doctor with honors from William Mitchell College of Law in St. Paul, Minnesota, in 2000 and is admitted to practice in the States of Minnesota and Wisconsin as well as the United States District Court for the District of Minnesota.
He has held numerous leadership positions in a wide variety of organizations and currently serves on the Board of Directors of the American Association of Micro businesses (AAM).
A frequent lecturer and writer, Mr. O'Brien has presented and written articles on a variety of topics such as asset protection planning, entity conversions, real estate law and real estate lending and loan documentation and other general business matters.
Mr. O'Brien has been named a Minnesota Super Lawyer "Rising Star" for 2008 and 2009 by Minnesota Law & Politics Magazine, a designation reserved for only 2.5 percent of all attorneys in Minnesota.
A resident of Albertville, Minnesota and an active member of the local community, Mr. O'Brien has previously served as the President of the Board of Directors of his neighborhood homeowners' association, and he is currently active in the Elk River Area Chamber of Commerce.
Mr. O'Brien is a passionate networker and prides himself on leveraging his connections for the benefit of his clients and others' businesses.
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- 2004
- Business Law
- Entity Formations
- Business Transactions
- Mergers and Acquisitions
- Contract Drafting
- Trademark Registrations
- Franchising
- Business Loan Documentation
- Corporate Finance
- InCubation Center®
- Real Estate Law
- Real Estate Transactions
- Registration Proceedings
- Quiet Title Actions
- Commercial Leasing
- Landlord-Tenant/Unlawful Detainer
- Condominiums/Homeowners Associations
- Commercial Real Estate Loan Documentation
- Mechanic’s Lien Litigation
- Mortgage Foreclosures
- Short Sales
- Estate and Business Succession Planning
- Wills
- Trusts
- Family Limited Partnerships
- Buy-Sell Agreements
- Probate Law
- Probate Administration
- Probate Litigation
- Board Certified Real Property Specialist, MSBA
- Minnesota, 2000
- Wisconsin, 2006
- U.S. District Court District of Minnesota, 2003
- William Mitchell College of Law, St Paul, Minnesota,
2000
J.D.
Honors: Cum Laude
- University of St. Thomas, St. Paul, Minnesota, United States,
1997
B.S.
Honors: Cum Laude
Honors: Aquinas Scholar
Major: Manufacturing Engineering
- The Basics of Contracts for Deed and Rent to Own Transactions, CIC Midwest News, Spring, 2009
- Following the Rainbow to the Pot of Gold: How a Well-Crafted Business Plan Lays the Foundation for Business Success in Good - and Bad - Economic Times (Co-Authored with Pete May), Mansfield Tanick & Cohen, P.A. E-Watch, March, 2008
- Real Estate Sales in a Troubled Market: A Crash Course on Terminology, Hennepin Lawyer, March, 2009
- Minnesota's New Independent Contractor Exemption Certificate Law, Mansfield Tanick & Cohen, P.A. E-Watch, November, 2008
- Business Law Basics, American Association of Microbusinesses Newsletter, November, 2008
- Choosing Your Battles: Practical Tips on Enforcing Association Rules, CIC Midwest News, Fall, 2008
- Real Estate Sales in a Troubled Market (Co-Athored with Ryan Yardley, Walgrave & Yardley Real Estate Group), Mansfield Tanick & Cohen, P.A. E-Watch, August, 2008
- Choosing an Attorney for Your Startup Business, New Business Minnesota, May, 2008
- Ninth Circuit Ruling Poses Threat to Family Limited Partnerships, Mansfield Tanick & Cohen, P.A. E-Watch, January, 2008
- Dealing With the Bolting Buyer: The Mechanics of Minnesota's Residential Purchase Agreement Cancellation Statute (Co-Athored with Brian N. Niemczyk), CIC Midwest News, Winter, 2008
- Minnesota Legislature Reacts to Record Number of Mortgage Foreclosures, Mansfield Tanick & Cohen, P.A. E-Watch, November, 2007
- Tips & Traps Dealing With Pets (Co-Authored with Marshall H. Tanick), CIC Midwest News, Fall, 2007
- Estate Planning for Real Estate Owners With Family Limited Partnerships, North Central News, Spring, 2007
- Minnesota and Wisconsin Construction Warranty Law Amendments, Mansfield Tanick & Cohen, P.A. E-Watch, December, 2006
- Minnesota's Housing Warranty Statutes Amended in the Wake of Camacho Decision, Mansfield Tanick & Cohen, P.A. E-Watch, November, 2006
- Sellers Beware: Five Things to Consider When Selling a Business, Mansfield Tanick & Cohen, P.A. Law Watch, (Co-authored with Kristi A. Zentner), Mansfield Tanick & Cohen, P.A. Law Watch, Fall, 2006
- Buyers Beware: Five Things to Consider When Purchasing a Business, (Co-authored with Kristi A. Zentner), Mansfield Tanick & Cohen, P.A. Law Watch, Summer, 2006
- The Basics of the Minnesota Professional Firms Act, Mansfield Tanick & Cohen, P.A. Law Watch, Summer, 2006
- The Importance of a Business Plan, American Association of Microbusinesses,
February 26, 2009
- Top Estate Planning, Wealth Transfer and Asset Protection Techniques in Minnesota, Lorman Educational Services,
October 28, 2008
- Business Law for Consultants, Lee Hecht Harrison E-Team Presentation,
October 22, 2008
- Creating Practical Operating Procedures and Advantageous Uses of LLCs, Limited Liability Companies, National Business Institute,
October 17, 2008
- Business is Personal: The Importance of Personal Financial, Estate and Succession Planning, (Co-Presented with Glenn Stewart, Ameriprise Financial, and Dave Stewart, North Central Insurance Agency), Mansfield Tanick & Cohen INCubation Briefing,
September 9, 2008
- Business Transaction Basics, (Co-Presented with Kristi A. Zentner), Minnesota CLE,
July 24, 2008
- Understanding the World of Minority Rights and Fiduciary Obligations, Advanced LLC Issues, National Business Institute,
May 20, 2008
- Walking the Ethical Line, Advanced LLC Issues, National Business Institute,
May 20, 2008
- Buyers and Sellers Beware - Things to Consider in the Purchase or Sale of a Business (Co-Presented with Kristi A. Zentner), Minnesota CLE,
March 27, 2008
- Bankruptcy Law for Property Managers, "Working Together Conference", Minnesota Multi Housing Association,
March 12, 2008
- Fair Housing, Minnesota Multi-Housing Association,
December 11, 2007
- Drafting and Enforcing Commercial Leases, National Business Institute,
November 7, 2007
- Top Estate Planning, Wealth Transfer and Asset Protection Techniques in Minnesota, Lorman Educational Services,
October 24, 2007
- Rentals in CICs, Minnesota Multi-Housing Association Fall Convention,
October 16, 2006
- Drafting Commercial Leases: The Ins and Outs of Protecting Your Interests, National Business Institute,
October 10, 2007
- Due Diligence, Mechanics Liens and Mortgage Foreclosures: The Basics, and Title and Survey Guidelines, Lorman Educational Services,
September 18, 2007
- Commercial and Real Estate Loan Documents: More Than Just Papers, Lorman Educational Services,
September 18, 2007
- Landlord Rights and Options When the Deal Goes Bad, Landlord-Tenant Law in Minnesota, Sterling Education Services,
August 8, 2007
- Evictions: Are You Prepared?, Minnesota Multi Housing Association,
July 24, 2007
- Application of Correction Tools to Obtain Marketable Title, Examining and Resolving Title Issues, National Business Institute (NBI),
April 18, 2007
- Ask the Attorney, "Working Together Conference", Minnesota Multi Housing Association,
March 14, 2007
- Solutions to Common Lender Issues, Drafting Worry Free Commercial Leases, National Business Institute (NBI),
February 14, 2007
- Estate Planning for the Small Business Owner,
December 1, 2006
- Top 10 Estate Planning, Wealth Transfer and Asset Protection Techniques in Minnesota, Lorman Educational Services,
October 24, 2006
- Due Diligence, Mechanics Liens and Mortgage Foreclosures: The Basics, and Title and Survey Guidelines, Lorman Educational Services,
September 26, 2006
- Commercial and Real Estate Loan Documents: More Than Just Papers, Lorman Educational Services,
September 26, 2006
- Lending to the Real Estate Industry (Web Seminar), Lorman Educational Services,
September 15, 2006
- The Due Diligence Process and Forms of Ownership, How To Structure The Real Estate Deal in Minnesota, Lorman Educational Services,
August 22, 2006
- How Do You Prepare Your Business to Sell?, Goals, Strategies & Preparation, Selling Your Business,
June 14, 2006
- Ethical Considerations in Asset Protection Planning, Asset Protection Planning, Lorman Educational Services,
May 4, 2006
- Conversion from One Entity to Another, LLCs and Partnerships, Lorman Educational Services,
June 16, 2006
- Title Standards and Article 9 Issues, Real Estate Lending Requirements and Loan Documentation in Minnesota, Lorman Educational Services,
January 27, 2006
- Construction Lending/Financing, The Complete Real Estate Documents in Minnesota, Lorman Educational Services,
January 19, 2006
- Conversion from One Entity to Another, Advanced LLCs and Partnerships, Lorman Educational Services,
December 9, 2005
- Conversion from One Entity to Another, LLCs and Partnerships, Lorman Educational Services,
June 29, 2005
- Ethical Considerations in Asset Protection Planning, Asset Protection Planning, Lorman Educational Services,
May 13, 2005
- Minnesota Law & Politics Rising Star,
2008
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2009
- Hennepin County Bar Association
- Member
- Minnesota State Bar Association
- Member
- Minnesota State Bar Association, Real Property Law Section
- Member
- State Bar of Wisconsin
- Member
- State Bar of Wisconsin, Business Law Section
- Member
- State Bar of Wisconsin, Real Property Probate and Trust Law Section
- Member
- State Bar of Wisconsin, Taxation Section
- Member
- American Bar Association
- Member
- American Bar Association, Real Property Probate and Trust Law Section
- Member
- CIC Midwest
- Member, Planning Committee
- CIC Midwest
- Member, Publications Subcommittee
- American Association of Microbusinesses,
2008
- Present
- Board of Directors
- American Society of International Law
- Member
- U.S.- China Business Connections
- Member
- Trimble & Associates, Ltd., Minnetonka, Minnesota, Associate Attorney,
2000
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2004
- Trimble & Associates, Ltd., Minnetonka, Minnesota, Law Clerk,
1998
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2000
- Center of the American Experiment, Minneapolis, Minnesota, Research Assistant,
1997
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1998
- Durenberger/Foote, Washington, D.C., Policy Research Assistant,
1997
- Member, Elk River Area Chamber of Commerce
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