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That is how Marks O’Neill has remained one of the Northeast’s well-known and premier defense firms. Marks O’Neill continues to set the standard for creative, aggressive and effective defense strategies coupled with unparalleled client service. Over the past three decades, we have fortified this reputation by delivering exemplary results for our clients across a wide range of industries and markets. Our proactive approach to litigation is continuously supported by our track-record and accomplishments in each jurisdiction. Marks O’Neill continues to strive for legal excellence coupled with cost-effective results.

Recent News

MOODK’S DELAWARE OFFICE OBTAINS DECISION FROM THE DELAWARE SUPREME COURT AFFIRMING THE DISMISSAL OF CLIENTS’ PROFESSIONAL LIABILITY CLAIMS
August 8, 2025

Marc Sposato of MOODK’s Delaware Office, successfully argued before the Supreme Court of Delaware to uphold the dismissal of legal malpractice claims against their clients.   Plaintiffs appealed a dismissal by the trial court of legal malpractice claims filed against their former attorneys, including MOODK’s clients, arising out of an underlying class action matter.  The Delaware […]

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MOODK’S MARYLAND OFFICE SUCCESSFULLY DEFEATS PLAINTIFFS MOTION FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT IN WRONGFUL DEATH MATTER
August 1, 2025

Roger R. Munn, Esq. and Bradley S. Clark, Esq. of MOODK’s Maryland Office successfully defeated a Plaintiff motion for summary judgment in a wrongful death case stemming from a shooting at a concert over Labor Day Weekend, 2024. Mr. Clark argued the motion, pointing out to the court that several key facts material to the Plaintiffs’ argument were hotly contested […]

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MARKS O’NEILL WELCOMES ITS 2025 SUMMER ASSOCIATES
July 28, 2025

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MOODK PHILADELPHIA ATTORNEYS OBTAIN DISMISSAL ON EVE OF MEDICAL MALPRACTICE TRIAL
July 23, 2025

Mark Merlini, Esquire and Michael Joyce, Esquire of MOODK’s Philadelphia Office obtained dismissal of all claims against their client through motion in limine practice prior to trial. Plaintiff claimed that multiple radiologists failed to correctly interpret mammogram studies and timely diagnose breast cancer which led to a delay in treatment. In addition to suing the […]

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MOODK’S NEW JERSEY OFFICE SECURES DISMISSAL OF CONSUMER FRAUD CLAIMS
July 18, 2025

Gary L. Koenigsberg, Esquire and Stephen D. Holmes, Esquire of MOODK’s New Jersey office secured dismissal of claims brought against a law firm under the New Jersey Consumer Fraud Act,  N.J.S.A. 56:8-1, et seq. (“CFA”).  MOODK demonstrated that the plaintiff failed to allege sufficient facts to establish the requisite elements of an actionable claim under […]

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MOODK’S NEW JERSEY OFFICE OBTAINS REVERSAL OF RULING AND DISMISSAL OF LAWSUIT BASED ON ONGOING STORM RULE
July 14, 2025

Phil Degnan, Esquire and Kandace Brackins, Esquire of MOODK’s New Jersey Office recently obtained a dismissal of a personal injury complaint arising from a slip and fall, where plaintiff claimed she fell during an ongoing snow storm in a residential condominium association. The firm’s original motion for summary judgment was denied. MOODK filed a Motion for Reconsideration, arguing that there […]

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MOODK’S NEW JERSEY OFFICE OBTAINS SUCCESS IN MOTION TO ENFORCE CLASS-ACTION WAGE CLAIM SETTLEMENT IN U.S. DISTRICT COURT
July 1, 2025

Noreen Kemether, Esquire and Ana Ciobanescu, Esquire of MOODK’s New Jersey Office were recently successful in having United States Magistrate Judge for the District of New Jersey, J. Brendan Daygrant their motion to enforce a class-action wage claim settlement. The lawsuit involving the class-action settlement was brought by several former employees of the insured mortgage lending […]

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MOODK NEW JERSEY OFFICE OBTAINS SUMMARY JUDGMENT IN PREMISES LIABILITY MATTER
June 30, 2025

Robin Sammer Behn, Esquire and Torri Yeargins, Esquire of MOODK’s New Jersey office obtained summary judgment on behalf of their client in a premises liability case stemming from alleged injuries sustained by Plaintiff due to a defective sidewalk. MOODK’s attorneys were able to show that their client was the owner of a residential property adjacent to the […]

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