Walter OBrien
Sanford Legal Group
Sanford, Florida · 15 Years Experience
About Walter OBrien
Walter OBrien is one of Florida's most recognized workers' compensation attorneys, with 15 years of experience and thousands of satisfied clients. Operating from his Sanford office, he handles cases across Florida and routinely takes on the largest insurance carriers in the state.
Practice Areas
- Workers Compensation
- Construction Accidents
- Product Liability
Frequently Asked Questions
Walter OBrien works on a contingency fee basis, meaning you pay nothing unless you win. If your case is successful, the attorney's fee is a percentage of your settlement or award — typically 15–25% in Florida. There are no upfront costs and no fees if you don't recover.
Walter OBrien handles all types of workers' compensation cases in Florida, including Workers Compensation, Psychological Injuries, Stress Claims, denied claims, permanent disability ratings, and workers' comp appeals.
In Florida, you generally must report your injury to your employer within 30 days and file a formal claim within 1–2 years of the injury date. These deadlines are strict — missing them can cost you your benefits. Contact Walter immediately after any workplace injury.
Yes — claim denials are one of Walter OBrien's specialties. Insurance companies routinely deny valid claims hoping workers won't fight back. With 15 years of experience in Florida workers' comp law, Walter knows exactly how to appeal denials and fight for the benefits you're entitled to.
Walter OBrien primarily serves clients in Sanford and the surrounding Florida area, but handles cases throughout the state. If you're in Florida and were injured at work, contact Walter's office for a free consultation regardless of your location.
Education & Credentials
- J.D. George Washington University School of Law
- Bar Florida State Bar, admitted 2011
- Mbr Florida Workers' Compensation Bar Association