Our purpose is to provide World Class representation to individuals on a contingency fee basis whose rights to bodily and mental integrity, employment, workplace dignity or constitutional rights have been violated, and for which compensation or other suitable relief can be obtained through the legal process.
Types of Cases We Handle
Employment Discrimination:
Age Discrimination
Race Discrimination
Sex Discrimination
Disability Discrimination
Religious Discrimination
Pregnancy Discrimination
Sexual Orientation Discrimination
National Origin Discrimination
Unlawful Retaliation
Reverse Discrimination
Labor and Worker Rights:
Unpaid Wages
Unpaid Overtime
Wage and Hour Claims
Unfair Union Representation
Whistleblower Claims
Civil Rights:
False Arrest
Malicious Prosecution
Police Brutality
Excessive Force
Libel
Slander
Invasion of Privacy
Unlawful Governmental Action
Personal Injury:
Automobile Accidents
Trip and Falls
Medical Malpractice
Dangerous and Defective Products
Wrongful Death
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Practice Areas
45 years | 550 cases
45 years | 400 cases
45 years | 350 cases
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Acquired: 1983
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State: Michigan
Acquired: 1980
No misconduct found
217 Broadway, Suite 306, New York, NY, 10007
12 Client Reviews
Showing 1 - 4 of 4 reviews | Compassion
Posted by anonymous | May 07, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Employment & Labor
A Great Attorney Who Goes the Distance...
Mr. O'Neill was not the first attorney who I had to bring on to handle my employment/personal injury lawsuit. It was a complicated and lengthy ordeal that was also highly-charged, Mr. O'Neill was not only a terrific attorney (don't be dissuaded by his low-key manner) who didn't ruffle easily even af...
Posted by Yardley | October 11, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Employment & Labor
Michael O Neill the best of the best
After visiting numerous lawyers regarding my employment case,they all wanted numerous money up front to represent me.Counselor O Neill strongly believed in my case and was willing to accept a contingency basis fee. Michael O Neil is not just a lawyer,he is a real human being who cares about his ...
Posted by anonymous | November 09, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Litigation
Gary Sass VS The MTA BUS Comp
The two words that come to mind describing my legals needs of Mr O'Neill's Law Firm are, hard work @ compassion. They say you only use a Lawyer once. I would choose the professionalism of Mr. O'Neill's office again for consultation or litigation. I know I'm in good hands..
Posted by anonymous | October 21, 2015 | Discrimination
Well Worth a Second Opinion
When seeking an attorney in my employment discrimination case, several "high-profile" lawyers in New York City wouldn't even see me... I kept looking and looking, thinking the time spent might be well worth another opinion. I went with Michael G. O'Neill, Esq., who at trial won me a multi-million dol...
"Employment discrimination claims can be very difficult and mess (almost like a divorce). I highly recommend that you speak to an experienced civil rights attorney before hiring just any lawyer or signing any forms. Michael O'Neill has a ton of experience in this area and he is very easy to talk to. Give him a call if you have questions about your situation."
Personal injury lawyer
Medical malpractice lawyer
2015
Preeminent 5.0 out of 5, Martindale-Hubbell
1994 - Present
Owner, Law Office of Michael G. O'Neill
1986 - 1995
General Counsel, Red Apple Companies
1985 - 1986
Associate Attorney, Dykema Gossett Spencer Goodman & Trigg
1985 - 1986
Associate Attorney, Patterson Belknap Webb & Tyler
1982 - 1985
Associate Attorney, Butler Fitzgerald & Potter PC
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Verdict for families of decedents; Over $56 million
Verdict for children, $375,000 in damages.
1980
JD - Juris Doctor
1977
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Spanish
English
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