Product Liability

Name: Product Liability
Brand: O’Neill Friedman

We represent people and families harmed by dangerously designed, manufactured, or marketed products.

Corners Cut. People Hurt.

When companies cut corners on safety, testing, or warnings, the risks fall on the people who trust and use the products in everyday life—and the results can be catastrophic. Our product liability work follows the full chain of responsibility, from design decisions, supply chain choices, and quality control to labeling, marketing, and post-market surveillance.

We work with leading experts to review internal documents and regulatory records to show not just that the product failed, but how and why it entered the stream of commerce. In every case, we seek accountability that drives safer design, clearer warnings, and meaningful changes in corporate conduct. Representative case types include:

Dangerous consumer products and household goods
Unsafe industrial machinery, tools, and workplace equipment
Defective automotive components and safety systems
Unsafe food and nutrition products
Hazardous chemicals, pharmaceuticals, and cosmetic products
Unsafe medical devices, implants, and specialized medical equipment

Built for Trial. Ready for Resolution.

We prepare every case as if it will be tried. Evidence is secured early, key witnesses are pinned down, and defenses are pressure-tested before they calcify. Experts are engaged with purpose, and the record is developed with clean narrative discipline.

That same preparation creates leverage for resolution. Because liability, causation, and damages are built deliberately from day one, we can assess settlement opportunities with clarity and move decisively when the moment is right. If the other side will not offer a fair outcome, we are ready to prove the case at trial—and defend the result on appeal.

Case Leadership

Johnny Friedman

With 25+ years as a trial and appellate lawyer, Johnny is nationally recognized for his legal skills and thought leadership in tort litigation. He has tried numerous cases to verdict and served as lead appellate counsel in federal and state cases across the nation. Johnny has an uncommon knack for turning black-letter law, complex systems, and technical facts into clean proof and clear responsibility. He graduated from Georgetown Law, where he was an editor of The Georgetown Law Journal.

Shane O’Neill

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.

Let’s Talk

Whether you need counsel or want to partner, we’d like to hear from you. We welcome direct client inquiries, referrals, and co-counsel opportunities, especially in complex, high-stakes matters where early coordination and disciplined case-building make the difference. Contact O’Neill Friedman to discuss fit, strategy, and next steps.