OMW Secures Summary Judgment in Premises Liability Case

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Julie R. Murzyn and Daniel F. Ford prevailed at the trial court level in St. Joseph County, Indiana on a claim involving allegations of personal injuries resulting from a fall at a local university during campus office renovations. OMW argued, in relevant part, that no evidence existed to demonstrate that its client was in control… Read more »

Mike O’Neill Presents Seminar Entitled “Best Case Scenario”

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On February 28, 2018, Mike O’Neill presented a seminar titled “Best Case Scenario: 2018 Loss Prevention Seminar for Physicians.” This Risk Management presentation, held at Avalon Manor in Merrillville, Indiana was attended by approximately 100 physicians from Northwest Indiana. For more information on risk management services provided by O’Neill McFadden & Willett LLP, contact Mike… Read more »

OMW Partners Selected as 2018 Super Lawyers®

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O’Neill McFadden & Willett LLP is pleased to announce that Partners, Mike O’Neill, Michelle Burchett (Medical Malpractice Defense) and Bob Dignam (Labor and Employment) have been named as 2018 Super Lawyers®. Additionally, Jeremy Willett was selected to the Rising Stars section of the Super Lawyers®. These Honors are presented to exceptional Lawyers in multiple practice… Read more »

ROBERT DIGNAM JOINS O’Neill McFadden & Willett LLP

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O’Neill McFadden & Willett, LLP is pleased to announce that Robert J. Dignam has joined the Firm as a Partner. Bob has been a member of the Indiana bar for 33 years and brings substantial experience in many areas to OMW, including his practice in employment and labor law and extensive experience as a civil… Read more »

Bob Dignam Presents at CLE Seminar Entitled “The Business of Law”

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On December 12, 2017, Bob Dignam presented at a continuing legal education (CLE) seminar entitled “The Business of Law.” The CLE program, which addressed many important topics pertaining to law firm management, was held at the Indiana Continuing Legal Education Forum facility in Indianapolis, and was attended by approximately 60 attorneys from around the state,… Read more »

KIRK PINKERTON JOINS O’Neill McFadden & Willett LLP

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O’Neill McFadden & Willett, LLP is pleased to announce that Kirk A. Pinkerton has joined the Firm as Of Counsel. Kirk brings a wealth of experience to OMW. For the last 42 years he has concentrated his practice in taxation, business transactions, healthcare, estate planning for high net worth individuals and business litigation.Kirk can be… Read more »

OMW Secures Defense Verdict for Two Infectious Disease Physicians in a Medical Malpractice Jury Trial

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Mike O’Neill and Kelly McFadden have successfully defended two Infectious Disease Physicians in a jury trial in Marion County Superior Court, Indianapolis, Indiana. The Plaintiff alleged that the Defendants negligently failed to identify an infection following open heart surgery resulting in the patient’s death. The jury heard nine days of evidence between September 25, 2017… Read more »

Court of Appeals Affirms Defense Verdict in Negligent and Intentional Infliction of Emotional Distress Claim

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Daniel W. Glavin recently prevailed in the Court of Appeals of Indiana when it affirmed the favorable jury verdict for OMW’s client in a case alleging intentional and negligent infliction of emotional distress. The involved claims of sub-par embalming of human remains. On appeal, it was argued that the trial court improperly allowed evidence of… Read more »

Mike O’Neill Presents CLE Seminar Entitled “Ahead of the Curve, Risk Management for Lawyers”

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On July 18, 2017, Mike O’Neill presented a CLE seminar titled “Ahead of the Curve, Risk Management for Lawyers.” The Risk Management CLE program, held at the Ritz Charles in Carmel, Indiana was attended by approximately 100 attorneys from Central Indiana. For more information on risk management, lawyer liability and disciplinary defense services provided by O’Neill… Read more »

Court of Appeals Affirms Summary Judgment for OMW Client

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Daniel W. Glavin and Kathleen R. Erickson prevailed in the Court of Appeals of Indiana when the Court affirmed the trial court’s grant of summary judgment in a claim against a subcontractor for wrongful death arising out of a construction accident.  The grant of summary judgment to OMW’s client was not appealed, but in a… Read more »