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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 PHILADELPHIA OFFICE OBTAINS VICTORY IN PENNSYLVANIA SUPERIOR COURT AS SUMMARY JUDGMENT AFFIRMED
April 3, 2023

Patricia Fecile-Moreland and Renee Harris of MOODK’s Philadelphia office successfully handled the appeal of an order granting summary judgment in favor of MOODK’s client in the Court of Common Pleas of Montgomery County. The Trial Court granted summary judgment, holding that the Plaintiff failed to properly supplement the record with evidence which precluded summary judgment […]

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MARKS, O’NEILL, O’BRIEN, DOHERTY & KELLY WELCOMES ATTORNEYS TO ITS LEADERSHIP
April 3, 2023

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MARKS, O’NEILL, O’BRIEN, DOHERTY & KELLY WELCOMES 20 LITIGATION ATTORNEYS TO NY, NJ AND PA OFFICES
March 27, 2023

    Marks, O’Neill, O’Brien, Doherty & Kelly is proud to welcome 20 litigation attorneys to our NY, NJ and PA offices.  This group of professionals includes well-respected and accomplished attorneys across all of our practice groups, each possessing unique skills and experiences, and ready to move our firm to its next chapter.   “Our […]

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SWIFT AND ZEALOUS DEFENSE BY MOODK ATTORNEYS LEADS TO EARLY DISMISSAL OF ALL CLAIMS AGAINST CLIENTS IN MULTI-MILLION DOLLAR CASE
January 17, 2023

MOODK Philadelphia attorneys, Kevin J. O’Brien and Casey G. McCurdy, obtained early dismissals for their clients involving a tragic accident on Broad Street which resulted in the amputation of both of Plaintiff’s legs. Plaintiff was unloading furniture on Broad Street outside of a condominium complex when he was struck full-speed by another vehicle. Plaintiff sued […]

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MOODK DELAWARE ATTORNEY OBTAINS DISMISSAL OF PROFESSIONAL LIABILITY CLAIM
January 1, 2023

Ryan Kingshill of MOODK’s Delaware office obtained dismissal with prejudice of a professional liability claim against an insurance broker. Plaintiff obtained auto insurance coverage through the broker for several years. Later, Plaintiff was involved in an auto accident resulting in damages above her policy limits. Plaintiff sought recovery for her expenses in excess of her […]

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MOODK PHILADELPHIA ATTORNEYS OBTAIN VOLUNTARY DISMISSAL OF ALL DISCRIMINATION CLAIMS
December 2, 2022

Patricia A. Fecile-Moreland and Michael J. Joyce of MOODK’s Philadelphia office obtain early voluntary dismissal of discrimination claims under the Americans with Disabilities Act following the honorable discharge of a police officer due to PTSD, which was determined at arbitration to be non-service related. Plaintiff sought damages for the denial of the service-related pension, because […]

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MOODK ATTORNEYS’ MOTION TO TRANSFER VENUE SUCCESS
June 13, 2022

Eileen Ford of MOODK’s Delaware office and David Helwig of MOODK’s Pittsburgh Office successfully guided their Texas-based client and lawyers in a motion to transfer venue in a Fair Labor Standards Act case (FLSA) from Delaware District Court to the appropriate District Court in Texas.   The opening brief was based on Delaware’s application of the two-step […]

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MOODK PHILADELPHIA ATTORNEY OBTAINS SUMMARY JUDGMENT IN THE WESTERN DISTRICT OF PENNSYLVANIA
June 8, 2022

Mark P. Merlini of MOODK’s Philadelphia office obtained summary judgment in a prisoner civil rights case based on allegations related to denial of proper medical treatment for an alleged severe gluten allergy.  Plaintiff claimed that consultants had recommended a biopsy and Gastroenterology consult and that he was constitutionally entitled to all testing and medical consults […]

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