
Kathleen G. O'Brien, Business Attorney in Plymouth Meeting, Pennsylvania
Over 19 years of legal practice · focused on Business and General
PartneratStarfield & Smith, P.C.
Plymouth Meeting, PA
Practicing business in Plymouth Meeting since 2007.
- 19+
- Years practicing
- 2
- Bar admissions
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Kathleen G. O'Brien is a partner based in Plymouth Meeting, PA. The practice focuses on Business and General. Kathleen has over 19 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Starfield & Smith, P.C..
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- Business · General
- Handles Business and General matters from Plymouth Meeting, PA.
- Over 19 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
About Kathleen G. O'Brien: Kathleen G. O'Brien is a partner based in Plymouth Meeting, PA. The practice focuses on Business and General. Kathleen has over 19 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Starfield & Smith, P.C..
Areas of practice
Practice areas handled by Kathleen G. O'Brien
Kathleen concentrates on business and general. Each area below outlines the kind of case Kathleen handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Business cases in Plymouth Meeting, Pennsylvania
Kathleen takes business matters in Plymouth Meeting, Pennsylvania. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Kathleen agrees to represent you.
General cases in Plymouth Meeting, Pennsylvania
Kathleen takes general matters in Plymouth Meeting, Pennsylvania. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Kathleen agrees to represent you.
Biography
About Kathleen G. O'Brien — Over 19 years of Pennsylvania business experience
Kathleen G. O'Brien is a partner based in Plymouth Meeting, PA. The practice focuses on Business and General. Kathleen has over 19 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Starfield & Smith, P.C..
Katie concentrates her practice in the areas of commercial lending, real estate and commercial contracts. She represents financial institutions nationwide, including national banks, community banks, credit unions and non-bank lenders, who extend commercial credit facilities to small and mid size businesses. Katie has extensive experience in the areas of government guaranteed lending and acquisition financing and has closed hundreds of commercial finance transactions, from start-up business transactions to complex real estate and business acquisitions.
Katie advises lenders on eligibility matters and documenting and closing loans under the SBA 7(a) and 504 loan programs and assists lenders in preserving and protecting their government guaranty. As a closing attorney, Katie reviews loan files, drafts and negotiates loan documents, advises on due diligence documentation and coordinates the closing and funding of transactions. She also assists lenders with respect to their closed SBA-guaranteed loan files by reviewing and preparing SBA guaranty repurchase packages, responding to SBA recommendations, and performing loan portfolio audits.
Katie also advises small businesses on regulatory and licensing matters at both the state and federal levels as well as corporate governance and transactional matters such as real estate purchases, stock purchases, asset purchases and leases. Katie has presented training on SBA Loan Guarantees for Lorman Education Services and has presented custom training programs for various clients. She has developed a reputation among her clients as being customer focused, responsive, efficient and detail oriented.
ADMISSIONS:
• Pennsylvania
• New Jersey
Kathleen's approach to business cases
Katie concentrates her practice in the areas of commercial lending, real estate and commercial contracts. She represents financial institutions nationwide, including national banks, community banks, credit unions and non-bank lenders, who extend commercial credit facilities to small and mid size businesses. Katie has extensive experience in the areas of government guaranteed lending and…
The kind of cases Kathleen takes
Kathleen reviews new inquiries case-by-case for business and general matters in Plymouth Meeting and the surrounding Pennsylvania area.
Credentials
Kathleen G. O'Brien's legal education and bar admissions
Temple University
J.D. · 2007
Pennsylvania State University
B.S. · 2002
Jurisdictions
Kathleen's state bar admissions
Pennsylvania
2007 · ACTIVE
New Jersey
2007 · ACTIVE
Kathleen studied at J.D. in Temple University and B.S. in Pennsylvania State University.
Law school and academic background
Kathleen completed J.D. in Temple University and B.S. in Pennsylvania State University. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Kathleen runs in Pennsylvania is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Affiliations
Kathleen's professional memberships and bar associations
MEMBERSHIPS: • National Association of Government Guaranteed Lenders • American Bar Association • Pennsylvania Bar Association
membership
Locations
Kathleen G. O'Brien's office in Plymouth Meeting
Kathleen's primary office is at 401 Plymouth Road, Suite 120, Plymouth Meeting, PA, 19462. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
Starfield & Smith, P.C.
401 Plymouth Road, Suite 120
Plymouth Meeting, PA 19462
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How to hire Kathleen G. O'Brien — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new business attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Kathleen usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Kathleen charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Kathleen's office.
What to bring to your first meeting
Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Kathleen will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a business attorney in Plymouth Meeting, Pennsylvania
A short list to run through before you commit: How many business matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?
Fees & payment
Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Kathleen
Kathleen discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in business practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every business matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Kathleen confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Kathleen's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many business practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Kathleen G. O'Brien
How much does it cost to hire Kathleen for a business case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Kathleen walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Kathleen offer a free consultation?
Kathleen charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Kathleen's office. Some business attorneys offer free consults — check Kathleen's current terms during booking.
How long do business cases in Pennsylvania typically take?
Simple business matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Kathleen gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Kathleen take my case if I'm outside Plymouth Meeting?
Kathleen is licensed in Pennsylvania. Matters governed by Pennsylvania law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Kathleen will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.
What should I bring to my first meeting with Kathleen?
Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Kathleen will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Kathleen accepting new business clients right now?
Kathleen's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
Business attorneys serving Plymouth Meeting, Philadelphia and Pittsburgh in Pennsylvania
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