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.
Robert Dignam has been named to Best Lawyers in America for Employment Law – Management. This is the third consecutive year Bob has received this recognition, and he devotes a significant amount of his professional activities to representing Indiana employers in labor and employment law matters.
Robert Dignam and the firm successfully defended a local employer charged with race discrimination. The Indiana Civil Rights Commission concluded that there was no probable cause to find discrimination and that the employee was not meeting the employer’s legitimate performance expectations.
Kelly McFadden was the guest speaker at Andrean High School in January of 2024. She presented to students interested in health care careers on the topics of medical negligence, the practice of law, and best practices for documentation in medical records.
On July 27 and 28, Robert Dignam presented at the Advanced Civil Mediation seminar sponsored by the Indiana Continuing Legal Education Forum in French Lick, Indiana. The seminar for fellow mediators and litigators addressed many challenges that arise during the mediation process.
On April 10, 2023, Julie Blair joined the firm of O’Neill McFadden & Willett LLP as an Associate Attorney. Julie has been a practicing attorney since 2008. She practiced in Illinois before becoming licensed in Indiana in 2014. Julie has spent most of her career focusing on personal injury, wrongful death, and medical malpractice litigation…. Read more »
On April 3, 2023, Margaret Sullivan joined the firm of O’Neill McFadden & Willett LLP as an Associate. Margaret practiced in Illinois for six (6) years prior to becoming licensed in Indiana. She is also licensed in the United States District Courts of the Northern District of Illinois, the Northern District of Indiana, and the… Read more »
On February 25, 2023, Nicholas Assise volunteered for the Indiana Mock Trial Competition at the Federal District Court in Hammond, Indiana. High School students from around the state gathered to take the role of attorneys and witnesses in a recreation of a criminal trial. He and other attorneys from around the area served as judges,… Read more »
