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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 OF COUNSEL, LESLIE “LES” HERSHFIELD, ESQUIRE, HAS BEEN RECOGNIZED AS A 2026 SUPER LAWYER
May 4, 2026

MOODK Of Counsel, Leslie “Les” Hershfield, Esquire, has been recognized as a 2026 Super Lawyer by Maryland Super Lawyers Magazine, a distinction he has held 11 times!  Congratulations, Les!

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MOODK PARTNER, PHIL J. DEGNAN, ESQUIRE, HAS BEEN CERTIFIED AS A NEW JERSEY CIVIL TRIAL ATTORNEY BY THE SUPREME COURT OF NEW JERSEY
May 1, 2026

MOODK Partner, Phil Degnan, Esquire, has been certified as a Civil Trial Attorney by the Supreme Court of New Jersey. Certified Civil Trial Attorney is a designation granted by the New Jersey Supreme Court to New Jersey attorneys who are able to demonstrate sufficient levels of experience, education, knowledge and skill in civil trial practice. Less […]

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MOODK’S NEW JERSEY OFFICE OBTAINS SUMMARY JUDGMENT IN MOTOR VEHICLE COLLISION CLAIM
January 28, 2026

Robert Fodera, Esquire and Andrew Vallejo, Esquire of MOODK’s New Jersey Office obtained Summary Judgment in favor of their clients in a four‑car chain‑reaction collision on the Garden State Parkway accident case. MOODK’s attorneys established that the sole cause of the collision was another driver’s improper lane change, as confirmed by the police investigation and […]

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MOODK’S NEW JERSEY OFFICE OBTAINS SUMMARY JUDGMENT FOR CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION AND PROPERTY MANAGEMENT DEFENDANTS
January 21, 2026

Noreen P. Kemether, Esquire and Justin A. Britton, Esquire of MOODK’s New Jersey Office obtained summary judgment on behalf of (1) a condominium association, (2) its property management company, and (3) an individual affiliated with the association/management, in an action brought by a unit owner and his wife arising out of allegations of negligence and […]

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MOODK’S NEW JERSEY OFFICE OBTAINS DISMISSAL FOR CLIENT IN INSURANCE COVERAGE DISPUTE
November 15, 2025

Casey G. McCurdy, Esquire of MOODK’s Philadelphia and New Jersey offices obtained a dismissal of all claims against his client in a coverage dispute between insurance carriers pending in New Jersey. The underlying matter involved an automobile accident in New York involving a commercial vehicle. The insurance carrier covering the tractor brought suit against the insurer […]

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MOODK PHILADELPHIA OFFICE OBTAINS SUMMARY JUDGMENT IN PREMISES LIABILITY CLAIM
November 1, 2025

MOODK Attorney John Borelli, Esquire obtained summary judgment in a Philadelphia premises liability matter.  Plaintiff, who was paralyzed from the waist down, alleged he fractured his ankle as he attempted to enter a building owned by MOODK’s client, which the client rented to the Co-Defendant, who operated a gun store on the property.  Plaintiff, who […]

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MOODK’S PHILADELPHIA OFFICE OBTAINS DISMISSAL IN FEDERAL DISCRIMINATION CLAIM
October 20, 2025

MOODK Attorney Noreen Kemether, Esquire obtained dismissal of a lawsuit filed in the U.S.D.C. for the Middle District of Pennsylvania. Plaintiff alleged she was discriminated against due to her religion in violation of Title VII when she was terminated as a result of posting on her private Facebook page a derogatory and offensive meme. Plaintiff was […]

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MOODK’S NEW JERSEY OFFICE OBTAINS DISMISSAL IN SUPERIOR COURT CLAIM DUE TO LACK OF SUBJECT MATTER JURISDICTION
October 16, 2025

Robin Behn, Esquire, of MOODK’s New Jersey office obtained a dismissal due to lack of jurisdiction in a Superior Court matter. The Plaintiff was seeking reimbursement for the difference between the amount paid under the PA Workers’ Compensation fee schedule and the balance pursuant to the PPO, through a breach of contract claim. MOODK filed […]

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