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Biography
Elizabeth O’Neill is a Senior Partner in the Atlanta office of Hawkins Parnell Thackston & Young LLP. She focuses her practice on defending clients in complex litigation matters involving product liability, toxic torts, and professional responsibility. She has defended and tried cases across the country involving claims related to asbestos, aviation, constitutional torts, legal malpractice, premises liability and product liability.
An experienced trial lawyer, Elizabeth has represented clients in trials in California, Connecticut, Georgia, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Washington, and Wisconsin.
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Licensed in South Carolina for 6 years
State: South Carolina
Acquired: 2019
No misconduct found
Licensed in North Carolina for 10 years
State: North Carolina
Acquired: 2016
No misconduct found
Licensed in Illinois for 11 years
State: Illinois
Acquired: 2014
No misconduct found
Licensed in New York for 12 years
State: New York
Acquired: 2013
No misconduct found
Licensed in West Virginia for 14 years
State: West Virginia
Acquired: 2011
No misconduct found
Licensed in California for 17 years
State: California
Acquired: 2008
No misconduct found
Licensed in Mississippi for 22 years
State: Mississippi
Acquired: 2004
No misconduct found
Licensed in Texas for 23 years
State: Texas
Acquired: 2003
No misconduct found
Licensed in Georgia for 23 years
State: Georgia
Acquired: 2002
No misconduct found
Licensed in Wisconsin for 34 years
State: Wisconsin
Acquired: 1991
No misconduct found
Licensed in Indiana
State: Indiana
No misconduct found
Location
Hawkins Parnell Thackston & Young
303 Peachtree St NE Ste 4000, Atlanta, GA, 30308-3243
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Experience
Honors
2012
Super Lawyer "Rising Star", Super Lawyers Magazine
2011
Super Lawyer "Rising Star", Super Lawyers Magazine
2005
Super Lawyer "Rising Star", Super Lawyers Magazine
Work Experience
2000 - Present
Partner, Hawkins Parnell Thackston & Young LLP
Associations
Defense Research Institute
Member
Georgia Defense Lawyers Association
Member
American Bar Association
Member
Atlanta Bar Association
Member
ALFA International
Member
International Association of Defense Counsel
Member
State Bar of California
Member
State Bar of Georgia
Member
Illinois State Bar Association
Member
The Mississippi Bar
Member
New York State Bar Association
Member
State Bar of Texas
Member
West Virginia Bar
Member
State Bar of Wisconsin
Member
Sample of Legal Cases
Fein v. PNCA
Dismissed during trial.
Scearce v. Caswell Auto Parts
Tried to verdict.
Kathy King Lariscy v. The Coleman Corporation
After a three-day trial, the jury returned a defense verdict after only two hours of deliberation.
Baker v. Bondex
Settled during trial.
Vella v. R.T. Vanderbilt, et. al
Westley v. Scapa Dryer Fabrics, Inc.
Ernest Coulter v. Scapa, Inc
Dismissal with prejudice after one week at trial
Morrison v. Cleaver Brooks
Linda Kimbrell v. William P. Johnson, et al.
Plaintiff's Verdict $700,000 Less Than Plaintiff's Final Demand
Barnes v. Town of Mt. Pleasant
Plaintiff verdict, but award less than settlement offer
Robert E. Bickham, et al v. Scapa, Inc., et al.
Verdicts for plaintiffs under $50,000 each, currently on appeal on procedural and liability issues.
Brask v. Burnett County
Case settled during jury selection.
In re: Baylor, et al v. Scapa, Inc.
Defense verdict in 2 cases, verdict below demand in 2 cases, Plaintiff's verdict on appeal.
Jones v. Morgan Saw
Plaintiff's verdict Less than last demand.
Carl Saville, et al v. Scapa Dryer Fabrics, Inc., et al.
Plaintiff's Verdict; Reversed on Appeal
Estate of John T. Newman, Paula McPhail, Exec. v. Scapa, Inc.
Dismissal with prejudice five days of trial
Charles Winkler v. Scapa, Inc.
Defense Verdict.
Sauer v. PA Lex Glen
Court: Superior Court of Fulton County
Breed v. Cleaver Brooks
Toxic Tort & Environmental Litigation: Wrongful death claim asserted under Idaho law alleging exposure to asbestos caused mesothelioma. Diagnosis disputed with defense of lack of exposure and disease of lung cancer caused by cigarette smoking.
Dennis H. Woodard & Myra J. Woodard v. Alfa Laval, Inc., et al.
Settled after jury selection.
Skelly v. Scapa, et al.
Defense Verdict.
Lebus v. Warren Pumps
Settled during trial.
Dowis v. Wachter
Peretz, et al. v. Coh, Fyvolent & Shaver, LLC, et al.
Education
1991
Marquette University Law School
Doctor of Jurisprudence/Juris Doctor (J.D.)
Speaking Engagements
2013
5th Annual Forum on Aviation Claims & Litigation, Chicago, Illinois
“Winning Over the Jury in Aviation Cases: Opening/Closing statements ant Creating a Theme‚ Effectively Communicating With Your Jury and Using Experts to make Your Case”
2012
EPLI & Professional Liability Seminar, New York, New York
"Social Media: It’s Changing Everything”
2012
4th Annual Forum on Defending and Managing Aviation Litigation, Boston, Massachusetts
“Proven Strategies for Winning Litigation in Aviation Cases: Managing E-Discovery, the Use of Experts and Effective Jury Communication”
2011
N/A
“Hot Topics in Legal Malpractice: 2011 Case Update - The Good, the Bad, & The Ugly”
2004
N/A
"Ethical Do’s and Don’ts: A Primer on the Basics”
Languages
English