7 15-09 bni 10 minute presentation

Jeffrey C. O’Brien“Helping Your Business is My

Business”

Not all attorneys are created equal…

…and I’m not your typical attorney…

About Me• Admitted to Minnesota Bar in 2000; Wisconsin

Bar in 2006• Minnesota Law & Politics “Rising Star” 2008,

2009• Joined Mansfield Tanick & Cohen in December

2004 after 4 years with small suburban firm• My clients are community banks, realtors, title

companies, startup businesses of all shapes and sizes, business and marketing consultants, real estate investors, “cleantech” businesses (solar, LED, wind)

• I’m the “businessman masquerading as an attorney”; i.e., I think like a businessman

My Practice Areas

• Business Law

• Real Estate Law

• Estate Planning/Probate

Startup Businesses

• Provision of basic legal services within cost-effective fee structure

• Assistance in the creation of client’s team of advisors

• Periodic networking/educational programs

Real Estate• MN State Bar Association Board

Certified Real Property Specialist (1 of approximately 350 MN attorneys to have this designation)

• You want your mechanic to be certified; you want your doctor to be certified; shouldn’t your attorney be certified?

• Commercial real estate transactions, leasing, association law, mechanics liens, mortgage foreclosures, workouts, and residential short sales

International Business Transactions

• Lawyers Associated Worldwide: A worldwide network of small and mid-sized law firms

• Our Firm’s membership in LAW allows us to handle international business transactions

• We can provide local counsel in most of the world’s major commercial centers.

Source: LinkedIn testimonials

What My Clients Say About Me…

• “Jeff provides weekly, if not daily, insight in helping us resolve complex real estate issues both commercial and residential….I would highly recommend him to anyone in need of a professional real estate attorney.”

• “To have access to an exceptional attorney like Jeff is a godsend for me ….”

• “I highly recommend him to anyone serious about having the best representation.”

• “My experience working with Jeff is he is a breath of fresh air. He is not only a darn good attorney, he actually helps you build your business.”

• “In simple words, Jeffrey gets it! Straight talk and to the point with your best interest in mind all the way. He is a great member to have on the team. I wouldn't want him on the other side.”

I Put My Networks to Work for My Clients

Where to Find Me on the Web…

• http://www.mansfieldtanick.com

• http://www.jeffreyobrienesq.com

• http://www.facebook.com/obrienjeffrey

• http://twitter.com/jeffobrien

• http://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffreycobrien

• http://www.meettheelite.net/jcobrien (over 50 articles and presentation materials can be found here)

An Ideal Referral(s) For Me Is…

• New business owner seeking a different kind of attorney.

• Buyers/sellers of commercial real estate.

• Established manufacturing business with employees and, possibly, operations outside of the U.S.

Thank You!