Mr. O'Neil is an experienced trial lawyer and a member of the firm's Securities practice group. Mr. O'Neil's securities practice is focused on the representation of individuals, entities, broker-dealers and investment professionals in litigation, regulatory and compliance matters. He regularly represents parties in arbitration claims filed with the NASD, NYSE and FINRA. In addition, Mr. O'Neil has represented, issuers, purchasers, and broker-dealers in connection with public and private offerings since 1972. During the course of representing these and other business clients, Mr. O'Neil has developed considerable expertise in oil and gas, securities, corporate finance, business transactions, negotiation, commercial litigation, and strategic planning.
Mr. O'Neil is a member of the Alternate Dispute Resolution section of the Oklahoma Bar Association in addition to the professional associations and memberships below. He is active in presenting Continuing Legal Education Seminars on the topic of Arbitration, and he has been recognized for his contributions to Legal Aid of Western Oklahoma.
Areas of Practice:
- Securities Law and Regulation
- Broker Dealer Litigation
- Corporate Finance, Public and Private offerings
- Business Transactions
- Corporate Law
- Civil Litigation
- White Collar Crime
- SEC and State Securities Investigations
Bar Admissions:
- Oklahoma, 1972
- U.S. Federal Court, 1972
Education:
University of Oklahoma College of Law, Norman, Oklahoma, 1972
Doctor of Jurisprudence
Santa Clara University, Santa Clara, California, 1969
B.A., Bachelor of Arts
Professional Associations and Memberships:
Oklahoma Bar Association
Oklahoma County Bar Association
American Trial Lawyers Association
Fraternities/Sororities:
Phi Delta Phi