We sue for accountability.
We fight for change.
We win for you.
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
Leadership Forged in Complex Litigation
Trial Lawyer | Founding Partner 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.
- Recipient of numerous honors and awards
- Former national counsel for automotive, transportation, and consumer products companies
- Trial-ready strategist
Trial Lawyer | Founding Partner 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.
- Recipient of numerous honors and awards
- Former national counsel for a global logistics company
- Former insurance professional
Our Process Decisive Wins Come From a Disciplined Process
We limit the cases we take, investigate them rigorously, and build each matter with precision, strategy, and trial-readiness—from day one.
Initial Meeting
We listen, assess available documents and evidence, clarify your goals, and develop a working timeline and strategic path forward.
Pre-Suit Investigation
We secure critical evidence, retain experts, map the systemic failures that caused the harm, and pressure-test anticipated defenses before filing suit.
File Lawsuit
We analyze where to file suit (jurisdiction and venue), which parties to sue, and which claims to assert. The lawsuit starts with one pleading—the “Complaint”—which we tailor to tell your story, expose the misconduct that caused the harm, and frame the key issues for discovery and resolution.
Discovery
Discovery is where the real work happens—this is where cases are won and lost. Here, we build the evidentiary record through internal documents, depositions, expert analysis, and disciplined theme development.
Resolution
After the facts and law are developed, our focus turns to resolution. We often begin settlement discussions before filing suit, negotiating from a position of strength using our data-informed valuation. If the defense refuses to offer fair value, we proceed to trial, presenting a clear, evidence-based narrative showing what happened, why it matters, and how the harm could—and should have been—prevented.
Post-Resolution Stewardship
Our work does not end after a settlement, verdict, or appeal. We guide you through settlement documentation, post-trial motions, payment structures, and lien resolution. Our role is to help you move forward with clarity and purpose.
Strategic Case Collaboration Referrals & Co-Counsel Partnerships
When the stakes require deeper bench strength, we partner as co-counsel to isolate the hinge point and build clean proof around it—aligning discovery, experts, and the story for trial, with disciplined strategy and the perspective of former national counsel.
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”
Nationwide Trial Experience We Manage Cases Across the Nation
We are headquartered in metropolitan Atlanta, but our reputation extends beyond the state. We have managed cases—and partnered with co-counsel—in almost every state across the nation.
