Brien fights for his clients. He does this in court, the classroom, the boardroom, or wherever it is necessary to protect you. He brings thirty years’ worth of public speaking experience to the fight.

Brien earned his Bachelor’s degree in History at the University of Cincinnati in 1992. Upon the completion of undergraduate studies, he obtained his Master’s degree in Education at Xavier University. For more than 20 years, Brien taught Social Studies and coached year-round for school teams and in the community. Additionally, he served as an associate head coach and trainer for the Cincinnati Mavericks, a nationally ranked competitive baseball team.

Brien attended the University of Cincinnati College of Law after deciding to retire from his career as an educator. While there, he completed a year-long internship with the Hamilton County Office of the Public Defender. He also won UC’s coveted Federal Bar Association John W. Peck Trial Practice Award. After graduating from law school, Brien passed the bar examinations for both Ohio and Kentucky within his first year. He is also admitted in the United States District Court, Southern District of Ohio.

Brien’s approach to each case is client-centered, tailored to fit your individual needs, and best protect your interests. In his own words, “Nothing is more important to me than freedom. I retired after 20 years from a successful teaching career to follow my dream of being a trial attorney. I like to fight. And win. When I agree to take your case, your fight becomes our fight.”

Brien is an Ironman finisher, an avid reader, an exercise junkie, and a lifelong learner.

Major Areas of Practice

• School Law
• Criminal Defense
• Professional Licenses
• Drunk Driving OVI / DUI / DWI
• Traffic Matters

Education

• University of Cincinnati College of Law, Juris Doctor, 2015
• Xavier University, Master of Eduction, 1994
• University of Cincinnati, Bachelor of Arts, History, 1992

Memberships

• Ohio Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
• Ohio State Bar Association
• Hamilton County Bar Association
• Butler County Bar Association
• Clermont County Bar Association
• NORML Legal Committee
• Federal Bar Association John. W. Peck Trial Practice Award Winner by University of Cincinnati
• Recognized as a Rising Star by Super Lawyers
• Awarded 60+ Five Star Reviews by Avvo Lawyer Referral