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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

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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MOODK PHILADELPHIA OFFICE OBTAINS SUMMARY JUDGMENT IN MEDICAL MALPRACTICE CASE
July 26, 2023

Mark P. Merlini, Jr., and Michael J. Joyce of MOODK’s Philadelphia office obtain summary judgment dismissing all claims against a physician client and his practice group. Plaintiff claimed that negligent physician, mid-level provider and nursing care led to development and progression of a stage IV pressure injury ultimately resulting in sepsis and death.   Despite production […]

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MARKS O’NEILL ANNOUNCES PATRICIA FECILE-MORELAND AND JENNIFER STERN AS SHAREHOLDERS
July 17, 2023

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MARKS O’NEILL’S DELAWARE OFFICE OBTAINS EARLY DISMISSAL IN NEGLIGENCE CLAIM UNDER DELAWARE’S MUNICIPAL TORT CLAIMS ACT
July 11, 2023

Marc Sposato of MOODK’s Delaware office obtained an early dismissal for his client, a volunteer fire department, in an action alleging negligence arising out of the rescue of passengers in a trapped elevator.  Plaintiff alleged that the fire department, while evacuating passengers trapped in an elevator, failed to maintain the elevators and premises in a […]

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MARKS O’NEILL’S PHILADELPHIA OFFICE OBTAINS SUMMARY JUDGMENT ON PROFESSIONAL MALPRACTICE CLAIM
June 19, 2023

Noreen Kemether and Ana Ciobanescu of MOODK’s Philadelphia office obtained summary judgment on behalf of their clients on a claim alleging professional malpractice in an insurance brokerage case. Plaintiff alleged that the client failed to procure existing structure coverage on an older, vacant warehouse undergoing extensive renovation, in the amount specifically requested by the Plaintiff. […]

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MARKS O’NEILL WELCOMES ITS 2023 SUMMER ASSOCIATES
June 12, 2023

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MARKS O’NEILL IS PROUD TO ANNOUNCE ITS MANSFIELD CERTIFICATION
June 1, 2023

  MARKS O’NEILL IS PROUD TO ANNOUNCE ITS MANSFIELD CERTIFICATION The Mansfield Certification, facilitated by Diversity Lab, recognizes the structural changes and actions we have taken over 18-months to diversify leadership in our firm by broadening the slate of talent considered for internal leadership roles and increasing transparency with written and accessible advancement processes and […]

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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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