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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

MARKS O’NEILL’S NEW JERSEY OFFICE OBTAINS SUMMARY JUDGMENT FOR NURSING HOME FACILITY
December 3, 2023

Fabio A. Sciarrino and Bernadette Irace of MOODK’s New Jersey office obtained summary judgment dismissing all claims with prejudice against their client, a nursing home facility.  Plaintiff was working as a nurse at the client’s facility when she slipped on a wet floor causing injury.  As a result of the injury, Plaintiff received Workers’ Compensation […]

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MOODK’S PHILADELPHIA OFFICE SUCCESSFULLY DEFENDS CLIENT’S RIGHT TO FREE SPEECH
November 15, 2023

Patricia Fecile-Moreland and Michael Joyce of MOODK’s Philadelphia office obtained early dismissal of a tortious interference claim in Federal Court in the Eastern District of Pennsylvania. MOODK’s client was a Philadelphia Foundation dedicated to serving and protecting the local Jewish community in the Greater Philadelphia area. The Foundation became aware of a local university professor […]

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MOODK PHILADELPHIA OFFICE OBTAINS EARLY DISMISSAL IN PREMISES LIABILITY CASE
November 1, 2023

J. Mark Pecci, II and Andrew J. Milisits of MOODK’s Philadelphia Office obtained dismissal of all claims brought against a client in trip and fall case filed against multiple parties. The attorneys were able to produce evidence that situs of the alleged fall was located outside the premises owned and maintained by the client. Upon […]

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MARKS O’NEILL’S PHILADELPHIA OFFICE OBTAINS DEFENSE VERDICT IN MEDICAL MALPRACTICE TRIAL
October 13, 2023

After a 5-day trial in Chester County, PA, Mark Merlini and Mike Joyce of MOODK’s Philadelphia office secured a defense verdict in favor of a chiropractor in a case involving claims that negligent chiropractic manipulations damaged a 45-year-old patient’s cervical vertebral artery resulting in a dissection and stroke.  Although the patient was left with permanent […]

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SNOWY SHOWDOWN: MOODK NEW JERSEY OFFICE OBTAINS SUMMARY JUDGMENT UNDER NEW JERSEY’S ONGOING STORM RULE
August 30, 2023

Philip J. Degnan and Kandace R. Brackins of MOODK’s New Jersey office obtained summary judgment dismissing all claims with prejudice against their client, a snow removal company.  Plaintiff alleged that the snow removal company negligently failed to treat ice during a snowstorm causing her to slip and fall. Despite a gallant effort to establish liability […]

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MARKS O’NEILL’S PHILADELPHIA OFFICE OBTAINS DISMISSAL WITH PREJUDICE ON SLIPPERY SLOPE PRODUCTS LIABILITY CLAIM
August 1, 2023

Attorneys Fabio Sciarrino and ­­­­­Mark Merlini, Jr. of MOODK’s Philadelphia office obtained a dismissal with prejudice on behalf of their client, a flea market organizer, in a products liability claim. Plaintiff was injured when the tires on his used snowblower exploded during inflation. Plaintiff claimed that the snowblower, which was purchased from a flea market, […]

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MOODK ATTORNEYS SECURE DISMISSAL IN THE U.S. DISTRICT COURT FOR THE DISTRICT OF DELAWARE
July 27, 2023

Dawn C. Doherty and Brett T. Norton of MOODK’s Delaware office obtained dismissal of all charges against a medical provider and their staff. Plaintiff initiated an action in the U.S. District Court for the District of Delaware alleging medical negligence on behalf of their deceased parent who passed away due to complications from COVID-19. Plaintiff […]

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U.S. SUPREME COURT CLARIFIES UNDUE HARDSHIP UNDER TITLE VII OF THE CIVIL RIGHTS ACT OF 1964
July 26, 2023

U.S. Supreme Court Clarifies Undue Hardship Under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 On June 29, 2023, the U.S. Supreme Court clarified the standard for establishing when an undue hardship exists under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (“Title VII”). In Groff v. DeJoy, Postmaster General (2023) the plaintiff, […]

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