On June 22, 2026, Bob Dignam presented at a national webinar entitled Key Mediation Tactics Every Lawyer Should Know. Speaking at the request of National Business Institute, Bob, an experienced civil mediator, addressed the topic of Ethics and Professional Responsibility in Mediation.
During April and May 2026, Bob Dignam served as lead negotiator during collective bargaining for a Northwest Indiana trade association client of the firm. Through multiple sessions of negotiations regarding language modifications and wages, the association of union contractors, with Bob’s assistance, secured a favorable three-year labor contract with the local union.
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 »
