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John Patrick O'Neil
also known as John O'Neil, John P. O'Neil
About John
Biography
John P. O'Neil joined Elk & Elk Co., Ltd. in 2012 as an equity partner. He is one of the firm's leading medical malpractice and personal injury attorneys, whose practice focuses primarily upon death and catastrophic loss cases. Prior to joining Elk & Elk, John spent 14 years at one of Ohio’s top defense law firms, where he served as a practice area chair and member of the firm's management committee and executive group. He also spent time working as a successful prosecutor in the Dade County State Attorney's Office. Over the years, John has successfully tried more than 80 jury trials in various areas of law, including medical malpractice, transportation, legal malpractice, premises liability and others. John's first chair jury trials are in state and federal courts, and he has argued in the Eighth District Court of Appeals, Ohio Supreme Court and Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals.
John practices with the Ohio firm of Elk & Elk Co., Ltd., located in Mayfield Heights. He received his undergraduate degree from Miami University in Oxford, Ohio and his law degree from John Marshall Law School in Chicago, Illinois.
John is married and has four children.
Practice Areas
2
Practice Areas
Medical Malpractice
50%
32 years
Personal Injury
50%
32 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Contingency
33%-40%
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Chat withLicenses
Licensed in Florida for 31 years
State: Florida
Acquired: 1994
No misconduct found
Licensed in Ohio for 32 years
State: Ohio
Acquired: 1993
No misconduct found
Location
Elk & Elk Co., Ltd - Cleveland
6105 Parkland Blvd., Suite 200, Mayfield Heights, OH, 44124
Elk & Elk Co., Ltd. - Columbus
5100 Parkcenter Ave., Suite 100, Dublin, OH, 43017
Elk & Elk Co., Ltd. - Cincinnati
2754 Erie Avenue, #100, Cincinnati, OH, 45208
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John Patrick O'Neil's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse John. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."
"John is one of the most thorough and diligent legal professionals in Northeast Ohio. A dedicated litigator who leaves no stones unturned."
"John is a well accomplished and well respected trial attorney. He knows well his case, his clients and his opposition. I have found John to be a staunch adversary, a consummate professional and a revered colleague. I am happy to endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer. I have known John now for almost fifteen years. We started around the same time at Reminger, he a year before me. He was my partner for most of those years and has become one of my close friends. John recently left Reminger to join Elk and Elk. I can't think of many lawyers on the plaintiff's side that I respect as much as I respect John. If you hire John O'Neil, you are not only hiring a great lawyer, but a true professional. He will represent you well."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"John is one of the finest trial lawyers in the state, and any Client would be well served to have him as their representative."
"John O'Neil is an excellent trial lawyer. His instincts for discovering what really happened are usually spot on. His legal judgment is superb. His analytical skills and ability to strategize are considerable. His presentation at trial, or leading up to trial, is first rate. I would recommend John without hesitation or equivocation."
"The skills and experience that John brings to the table are exceptional. John is a devoted advocate who relentlessly pursues justice on behalf of his clients. I endorse this attorney."
"John is a fantastic trial attorney. Having worked with John for nearly five years, I was firsthand to witness his dedication to his clients and their interests. His courtroom skills are unparalleled, and I do not hesitate to endorse him."
"I endorse this lawyer. John is an excellent attorney. He knows how to evaluate and handle complex cases and makes it look easy. John has a tremendous reputation in the legal community. He earned this reputation with hard work and dedication to serving the needs of clients."
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Experience
Honors
2019
Super Lawyer, Ohio Super Lawyers
2019
Top 50 Cleveland, Ohio Super Lawyers
2019
Top 100 Ohio, Ohio Super Lawyers
2018
Super Lawyer, Ohio Super Lawyers
2018
Top 50 Cleveland, Ohio Super Lawyers
2018
Top 100 Ohio, Ohio Super Lawyers
2017
Super Lawyer, Ohio Super Lawyers
2017
Top 100 Ohio, Ohio Super Lawyers
2017
Top 50 Cleveland, Ohio Super Lawyers
2016
Top 100 Ohio, Ohio Super Lawyers
2016
Top 50 Cleveland, Ohio Super Lawyers
2016
Super Lawyer, Ohio Super Lawyers
2015
Super Lawyer, Ohio Super Lawyers
2014
Top 50 Cleveland, Ohio Super Lawyers
2014
Top 100 Ohio, Ohio Super Lawyers
2014
Super Lawyer, Ohio Super Lawyers
2013
Top 50 Cleveland, Ohio Super Lawyers
2013
Top 100 Ohio, Ohio Super Lawyers
2013
Super Lawyer, Ohio Super Lawyers
2012
Super Lawyer, Ohio Super Lawyers
Work Experience
2012 - Present
Partner, Elk & Elk Co., Ltd.
1998 - 2012
Shareholder, Reminger & Reminger Co Lpa
1994 - 1997
Prosecutor, Dade County State Attorney's Office (Miami, Fl)
Associations
2015 - Present
Federal Bar Association (Northern District of Ohio chapter)Board Member
2012 - Present
Ohio Association for JusticeMember
2012 - Present
American Bar AssociationMember
2012 - Present
American Association for JusticeMember
2012 - Present
Ohio State Bar AssociationMember
Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association
Member
Sample of Legal Cases
John Doe v. ABC Transportation Company, et al
$5 million
Education
1994
John Marshall Law School
Juris Doctorate
1988
Miami of Ohio
Bachelors of Science
Languages
English