Jamie O’Brien

A “Super Lawyer” and “Rising Star,” a designation given to less than three percent of all attorneys in Michigan

Member, Michigan State Bar Association, Livingston County Bar Association, and Washtenaw County Bar Association

Co-chair, Livingston County Family Law Section and past co-chair, Washtenaw County Family Law Section

“When parents understand their options and focus on the future, it’s easier for them to make decisions that put their children’s interests first.”

Jamie L. O’Brien was admitted to the Michigan State Bar in 2001 and worked for five years as a research attorney for a Livingston County probate judge.

The court’s caseload of probate, family court and juvenile court cases helped Jamie hone her skills in communication and negotiation, always with a focus on helping the parties work together to reach the most productive resolution possible.

Jamie’s nonadversarial philosophy is a natural fit with Nichols, Sacks, Slank, Sendelbach & Buiteweg, a firm with a longstanding reputation for using a range of alternative dispute resolution approaches—mediation, arbitration and collaborative law—to reach fair, amicable settlements outside the courtroom.

Her community involvement includes service as Vice Chairperson of the executive committee for the Livingston County Child Abuse Prevention Council (CAP). A mother of two young children, Jamie believes strongly in the organization’s philosophy that education is key to helping prevent child abuse and neglect.

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Testimonials

"I was told by another attorney that I couldn't get child support. But Jamie advised me that I was entitled to it and should take it. She made me very comfortable with my decision." Mother of 2, Brighton

“Jamie had a way of communicating with my ex-husband in a way that kept things moving forward, even when his own attorney and the mediator found themselves spinning their wheels. Her civil and ethical conduct was encouraging, and I knew it kept things going from bad to worse.” Mother of 1, Livingston County

“You focused on the issues that needed to be addressed, keeping my case on track and costs to a minimum. Jamie was a lifeline to me, and the warmth of her office and staff made me feel calm, collected and important. She gave me great confidence in the handling of my case.” Mother of 1, Howell

“I found it easy to communicate with Jamie directly and appreciated her timely responses.” Husband, Brighton

“Jamie was truly an advocate for me and my daughter. She kept well-acquainted with my case and explained everything thoroughly.” Mother of 1, Ypsilanti

“Jamie was always prompt in responding to my questions.” Father of 4, Howell

“I never had to wait for a return phone call [from Jamie] to get the information I asked for.” Mother of 1, Whitmore Lake