On March 26, 2026, Kathleen Erickson and Kelly McFadden of O’Neill McFadden & Willett LLP, obtained a defense verdict on behalf of their client in Lake County, Indiana after a 40 minute jury deliberation. The defendant is an ENT physician. The Plaintiff alleged that the defendant caused a brain injury during an exposure procedure, which… Read more »
On February 13, 2026, Marian Drenth and Jeremy Willett of O’Neill McFadden & Willett LLP, obtained a defense verdict on behalf of their client, in Marion County, Indiana. The Defendant is a luxury hotel serving the downtown Indianapolis area. The Plaintiff alleged injuries and negligent breach of contract after she had been evicted from the… Read more »
In February 2026, Nicholas Assise successfully defended a corporation against a small claims case alleging a defective product. The Lake County Judge returned a defense verdict in favor of the corporation, noting that the Plaintiff failed to establish that the Defendant was liable for the damages she alleged.
Congratulations to all the Indiana Super Lawyers including our very own: Michael O’Neill, Kelly McFadden, Jeremy Willett, Marian Drenth, Kathleen Erickson (Rising Star), Michelle Burchett and Robert Dignam (Top 50).
In November 2025, Jeremy Willett was awarded DTCI’s Defense Attorney of the Year for Indiana. During his acceptance, Mr. Willett remarked that the award represents the hard work of the entire OMW legal team. For 15 years, the team at OMW has provided excellent representation to its clients and it will continue to do so… Read more »
In February 2025, Jeremy Willett and Kathleen Erickson successfully defended a gynecologic oncologist against claims of a negligent surgery. The Hamilton County Jury returned a defense verdict in favor of the physician.
In July 2024, Jeremy Willett and Julie Blair successfully defended a breast radiologist in a claim involving an alleged failure to diagnose cancer. The Porter County Jury returned a defense verdict in favor of the radiologist.
In June, 2022, Michael O’Neill and Michelle Burchett defended an orthopedic trauma surgeon and orthopedic practice in a lawsuit claiming the surgeon failed to properly treat osteomyelitis in the foot, ultimately resulting in a below the knee amputation. The Marion County Superior Court Jury returned a defense verdict despite an adverse unanimous opinion from the… Read more »
On May 10, Robert Dignam presented at the Employment Law Grand Prix seminar sponsored by the Indiana State Bar Association in Speedway, Indiana. During this seminar for members of the Employment Law Section of the State Bar, Bob addressed mediation of employment law cases.
Robert Dignam has been named to the Indiana Super Lawyers Top 50 List. This recognition in 2022, 2023, and 2024, is for Bob’s service as a civil mediator and arbitrator in the area of Alternative Dispute Resolution.
