Nicholas O’Brien-Kovari is a Partner at Freeman Mathis & Gary, LLP and is located in the Walnut Creek office. He is a member of the Commercial Litigation/Directors & Officers and Tort & Catastrophic Loss national practice sections, and he is part of the Firm’s Products Liability, Retail, Hospitality & Beverage, Sexual Misconduct & Human Trafficking and Transportation interdisciplinary teams.

With extensive trial experience and a strong courtroom presence, Mr. O’Brien-Kovari has successfully tried numerous cases, delivering outstanding verdicts for California businesses, employers and their insurers. Mr. O’Brien-Kovari’s extensive trial experience primes his clients for success in any stage of litigation, from inception to trial. While Mr. O’Brien-Kovari’s trial experience is noteworthy, his meticulous approach to legal research and writing are just as invaluable to his clients. His thorough preparation often leads to the discovery of critical evidence which can help his clients quickly obtain a favorable resolution of their case. Mr. O’Brien-Kovari prioritizes building trusted client relationships through clear, direct communication.

Mr. O’Brien-Kovari is a graduate of FMG’s Trial Academy. He earned his Juris Doctor from Santa Clara University School of Law and his Bachelor of Arts from Loyola University Chicago.

• FMG Trial Academy Graduate

• “Strategies for Effective Resolution Through Trial or Negotiations in the Disproportionate Verdict Era,” 2026