We are trial and appellate lawyers. We specialize in high-impact plaintiffs’ litigation—from personal injury to product liability, from commercial disputes to class actions.
Low Volume. High-Impact. Plaintiffs’ Lawyers Taking on the Toughest Fights Nationwide
O’Neill Friedman was purpose-built for people and businesses facing defining moments—events that can change a life, reshape an industry, or rewrite the rules. We do not view lawsuits as transactions. We see them as opportunities to expose wrongdoing, secure accountability, and repair what has been broken. We only take the cases we believe in and can prove, after careful investigation. From there, we invest deeply—in facts, experts, and legal strategy. That focus means we handle only a few, select cases at a time.
Practice Areas High-Impact Plaintiffs’ Litigation With
a National Focus
Personal Injury & Wrongful Death
We stand for individuals whose lives have been changed by preventable harm. Our work spans serious injury and wrongful death cases, focused on restoring dignity and creating change that protects others from similar loss.
Product Liability
We represent people and families harmed by dangerously designed, manufactured, or marketed products. When companies cut corners on safety, testing, or warnings, the risks fall on the people who trust and use the products in everyday life.
Transportation & Trucking
We represent people and families harmed by unsafe commercial vehicles. Modern transportation runs on complex systems: dense logistics networks, layered contracts, and streams of digital data. We treat each of these as evidence.
Medical Malpractice
We represent patients and families harmed by preventable medical error. Medicine is complex, but accountability is not: healthcare providers and institutions must meet the standard of care, communicate honestly, and protect patient safety. When they don’t—when warning signs are missed, protocols are ignored, or systems fail—people suffer life-altering injury or death.
Appeals
When the outcome is wrong, we make it right. Our appellate practice is built on rigorous analysis, precise writing, and strategic foresight. We handle appeals in state and federal courts, across civil disputes.
Leadership Forged in Complex Litigation
Shane O’Neill Founding Partner
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Shane O’Neill, Trial Lawyer | Founding Partner
Shane O’Neill is a client-centered, trial-ready lawyer who represents individuals and families in catastrophic personal injury and wrongful death cases. Drawing on nearly two decades of experience inside the insurance and defense systems, he brings rare insight into how serious cases are evaluated, valued, and resolved. Known for a direct, engaging style that builds trust with clients, juries, and decision-makers alike, Shane now uses that perspective exclusively to advocate for injured people and families—preparing every case for trial and focusing on accountability when the stakes are high.
- "Legal Innovator" Award, ALM/Law.com, 2023
- Best Lawyers in America, 2025 - 2026
- Legal Elite List, Georgia Trend
Johnny Friedman, Trial Lawyer | Founding Partner
An honors graduate of Georgetown University Law Center, Johnny has decades of experience managing complex, high-stakes litigation nationwide. He has the ability to turn complexity into a clear case for accountability. Johnny has received numerous accolades for his litigation and trial skills, including these:
- "Legal Innovator" Award, ALM/Law.com, 2023
- Best Lawyers in America, 2017 - 2026
- Super Lawyers, 2016 - 2026
Client & Lawyer Testimonials What Our Peers & Clients Say
“Brilliant litigator”
“Invaluable strategic legal insights”
“You want them in your corner”
“Meticulous”
“Impactful storytellers”
“Changed the course of our case”
“Some of the best lawyering I’ve seen”
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