1264 Higuera St #205San Luis Obispo, CA, 93401United States (805) 542-0639

Daniel Joseph O'Neill

Avvo Rating8.8

San Luis Obispo, CA
Licensed for 41 years

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About Daniel

My practice is limited solely to serious personal injury. I have been chosen at Trial Lawyer of the year three times by the CCTLA. The most recent years have been 2005 and 2007. I have served as President for the local trial lawyers association for two years. I care about my clients and work very hard to serve their best interests. I believe in being involved in the community and have served on numerous boards and am the Mock Trial coach for a local high school. I believe that honesty and compassion are important in my profession. The majority of my clients are sent to me on referral by other attorneys and former clients. I limit the number of cases I accept so I can do the best job possible for my clients.

Practice areas

Personal injury: 34%
I do only personal injury work. This involves wrongful death and other serious injuries. I limit the number of cases I take so I can give my clients the best service possible.
42 years, 500 cases
Medical malpractice: 33%
7 years
Wrongful death: 33%
7 years

Languages spoken

English, Spanish

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1264 Higuera St #205
San Luis Obispo, CA, 93401

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License

State	Status	Acquired	Updated
CA	Active	1980	02/07/2022

We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

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Awards

Award name	Grantor	Date Granted
AV Rated	Martindale-Hubbell	2014
Trial Lawyer of the Year - CCTLA	Central California Trial Lawyers' Association	2007
Trial Lawyer of the Year- CCTLA	Central California Trial Lawyers' Association	2005
Trial Lawyer of the Year -CCTLA	Central California Trial Lawyers' Association	1994

associations

Association name	Position name	Duration
Consumer Attorneys Association of Los Angeles		2005 - 2008
Friends of Hearst Castle		2003 - 2008
American Trial Lawyers Association		1998 - 2008
Consumer Attorney Association	Past President	1992 - 2008
State Bar of California		1980 - 2008

education

School name	Degree	Graduated
University of Oregon School of Law	Juris Doctorate	1980
California State University, California Polytechnic State University	BS - Bachelor of Science/ MA-Master of Arts	1975

speaking engagements

Conference name	Title	Date
Jury Selection	Jury Selection	2008
CCTLA Continuing Education	Jury Bias	2006
Comsumer Attorney Convention	Traumatic Brian Injury	2001

legal cases

Case name	Outcome
Cohen v. Ford Motor company	Plaintiff verdict
(a unidentified minor) v. State of California	Verdict of $1,350,000.00

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4.5 stars4.7 (13)

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Thank you Mr. O'Neill

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Posted by Ryan
April 10, 2013

My experience with Daniel J. O'Neill was incredible. I could not have asked for a better Attorney. Everyone in his office was so professional. I was always treated with kindness and a welcoming attitude. Mr. O'Neill is really honest and open as well as being supportive and understanding. I felt so comfortable and taken care of. I also could not believe how hard he and everyone in his office worked on my behalf. I am sooo grateful for all that Mr. O'Neill helped me through. Their level of hard work communication and professionalism was remarkable. I would completely and without reservation recommend Mr. O'Neill and his team!!

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Posted by anonymous
March 24, 2013

I could not have asked for a better lawyer in Mr. O’Neill. My case lasted five and a half years and Mr. O’Neill remained steadfast in his pursuit of justice for me. I had been in a car accident, which left me with physical injuries. Mr. O’Neill made sure that I was well cared for and helped me get relief for my pain. My case did go to trial and Mr. O’Neill’s preparedness helped me feel confident during that difficult time. He saw that we were well compensated for past injuries as well as for future costs. His understanding of the system was phenomenal and he was always caring and in control. I felt as if I was being taken care of by a family member. My family and I were not treated as mere clients but as people who needed help through a very rough time in their lives. I would also like to commend Mr. O'Neill's staff. They always addressed me in a very personal way and showed concern about what was going on in my case throughout the time. Thank you everyone for your hard work. I will always be grateful to you.

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Posted by Kim
March 21, 2013

Mr. O'Neill was hired to help my mother with an auto accident that she was in. Dealing with the insurance became a nightmare for us. Mr. O'Neill was referred by a friend of mine and we are so thankful we found him. He is by far the best attorney I have worked with. Not only is he professional, but his staff is amazing. I just love them all and now consider them great friends. The compassion that he and his staff showed my mother during her ordeal was outstanding. I highly recommend him.

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Posted by Traci
April 25, 2012

I highly recommend Dan O'Neill for legal help. He is very calm and helps make a stressful situation a lot easier to get through. He is very knowledgeable and well respected in the legal community. Dealing with a car accident and insurance companies is not easy, however, Dan really knows how to get through it all with great success in the end. No one wants to have to need legal help due to accidents, but if you are in this situation and want to have a positive outcome, I would definitely consult with Dan O'Neill for help on your case. He will let you know if he can help you or not and he is very honest, fair and nice to work with. The office staff are also very helpful and extremely nice as well. I could not have gotten through my two cases without his help. He made a huge difference for me and my outcomes were quite successful. Dan really can make a difference and I honestly would recommend anyone to seek his help if needed!

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Posted by Jeffrey
July 22, 2011

Mr. O'Neill represented me with compassion, empathy, commitment and professionalism. The entire engagement was made comfortable and comprehensible by his thorough and timely communications. His experience and foresight compressed what otherwise could have been a lengthy and complex process into an easily navigated course of action that resulted in a positive outcome. I would not hesitate to recommend Mr. O'Neill and would certainly engage him again should the need arise. On a personal note, in addition to being an outstanding attorney, both Mr. O'Neill and his entire staff exhibited a genuinely caring and considerate attitude that made me feel both comfortable and fully supported throughout the course of our engagement.

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Posted by Amber
December 29, 2010

Working with Dan O'neill was wonderful. After my car accident he helped point me in the right direction in getting the proper medical attention I needed for my injuries. He was very understanding, extremely knowledgable and informative throughout the whole process. He always payed close attention to my injuries and took in to concideration my emotional well being. Dan did an excellent job and I would without a doubt recommend him to anyone who needed help with a legal issue.

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Posted by Kathleen Mizell
March 8, 2010

Dan O'Neill is absolutely Amazing!! I've worked with several Attorneys throughout the years pertaining to my work, and have never met a more caring, compassionate and professional Attorney, as Dan O'Neill. I was involved in a car accident that left me in alot of pain with medical bills beyond my means. Mr. O'Neill made me feel so protected and watched over as he advised and supported me throughout the entire process of going to different specialists and dealing with my insurance company. His attention to details and excellent communication skills along with the support of his staff kept me informed at all times. He was incredibly fair and the compensation I received was beyond my expectations! I would highly recommend him and feel honored to have worked with someone of his character and integrity!!!

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Posted by Natalie
November 18, 2009

I had been in a car accident. I was physically and emotionally a bit of a mess. It was an extremely difficult time. Mr. O'Neill's demeanor and expertise was a godsend. He was always available to answer my questions. He put me in touch with the right medical professionals so that I was able to get the care I needed. He dealt with everyone involved in such a professional manner; it is easy to see why he is so well respected in our community. We were both pleased with the outcome. I would recommend him without hesitation.

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Posted by anonymous
August 4, 2009

I praise and thank God for Mr. O'neill. His patience and persistence is what encourgaged me to continue in the 2 1/2 year race. He was willing to go the extra mile to win this case. What seemed like a stressful situation, he made it tolerable. I must say that It is very difficult to find a gentle, honest and caring attorney who you can totally put your confidence in. If I had it to do all over again, without a doubt I would have Mr. O'neill represent me. I was absolutely overwhelmed with the outcome. God worked through Mr. O'neill, and I received much much more than I could have asked or imagined. Ephesians 3:20. I will forever be grateful for Mr. O'neill. I will recommend him to others.

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Posted by anonymous
June 16, 2008

Mr. O'Neill is a wonderful human being and friend. He made my case meaningful and justifiable. The judgement was just frosting in this whole matter. What Mr. O'Neill did was beyond what Superman could do if he was real. All my blessings and love to Mr. O'Neill and his practice. Lots of love to Vicky and Julie!

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Guy Galambos, Personal injury Attorney on Jun 12, 2015
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Dan is smart, experienced, and hard working. But what makes Dan such a great lawyer is that he truly cares about his clients. I have worked with him using Trial Lawyers College techniques and he knows how to listen to clients and witnesses and not just understand them, but be able to tell their stories in a compelling way. If I ever need a personal injury attorney, Dan is my first choice. I have referred many of my criminal clients to him and no one has ever been disappointed.

James Girards, Personal injury Attorney on Apr 22, 2010
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I endorse this lawyer's work. Dan is a fellow graduate of Gerry Spence's Trial Lawyers College. It is an elite group of attorneys with specialized training in all aspect of trial preparation and trial itself. I have great respect for Dan. He is an especially talented attorney and cares deeply for his clients. You could not be in better hands.

Guy Galambos, Personal injury Attorney on Jun 12, 2015
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James Girards, Personal injury Attorney on Apr 22, 2010
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Joyce Collier, Personal injury Attorney on Apr 21, 2010
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I endorse this lawyer's work. Dan O'Neill is a colleague from the Trial Lawyer's College. He works very hard to make sure that his client's achieve a positive result in their cases.

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