Atty. David Patrick O'Neal

Atty. David Patrick O'Neal

Mr. David Patrick O'Neal is a lawyer practicing civil practice, trial practice, insurance defense and 6 other areas of law.

Topeka Topeka 31 yrs experience 31 year
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Profile Summary

About David Patrick O'Neal at a glance

David Patrick O'Neal is a Partner based in Topeka, Kansas, practicing at Goodell, Stratton, Edmonds & Palmer, L.L.P.. They have 31+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1995. Their practice focuses on personal injury, business, litigation, health care, and insurance. Admitted to practice in U.S. District Court, Southern District of Texas (1995), Texas (1995), U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit (1996), and U.S. District Court, Northern, Eastern and Western Districts of Texas (1998). Educated at South Texas College of Law (J.D., 1994) and University of Kansas (B.S., 1982). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Topeka, Kansas and American Bar Associations Bar Association of the Fifth Circuit State Bar of Texas Texas Association of Defense Counsel Kansas Association of Defense Counsel. Serands clients in Topeka, KS and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Mr. David Patrick O'Neal is a lawyer practicing civil practice, trial practice, insurance defense and 6 other areas of law
  • David received a B.S. degree from University of Kansas in 1982, and has been licensed for 31 years
  • David practices at Goodell, Stratton, Edmonds & Palmer, L.L.P. in Topeka, KS

Practice Areas Explained

David Patrick O'Neal's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases David Patrick O'Neal handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

David Patrick O'Neal is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Kansas →

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

David Patrick O'Neal is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Kansas →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

David Patrick O'Neal is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Kansas →

Health Care Law

Health care attorneys for HIPAA, Medicare, Medicaid, regulatory compliance, and medical licensing matters.

David Patrick O'Neal is one of 66,735 health care attorneys indexed nationally. Browse health care attorneys in Kansas →

Insurance Law

Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.

David Patrick O'Neal is one of 121,912 insurance attorneys indexed nationally. Browse insurance attorneys in Kansas →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Kansas

Practicing law in Kansas. Legal matters in Kansas are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Topeka are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Kansas state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Kansas brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Kansas courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about David Patrick O'Neal

Where is David Patrick O'Neal's law office located?
David Patrick O'Neal's law practice is located in Topeka, Kansas. The firm is Goodell, Stratton, Edmonds & Palmer, L.L.P.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does David Patrick O'Neal handle?
David Patrick O'Neal focuses on personal injury, business, litigation, health care, insurance. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Kansas.
How long has David Patrick O'Neal practiced law?
David Patrick O'Neal has 31+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1995.
Where did David Patrick O'Neal go to law school?
David Patrick O'Neal earned their education at (J.D., 1994); (B.S., 1982).
How can I contact David Patrick O'Neal for a consultation?
You can contact David Patrick O'Neal directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has David Patrick O'Neal received?
David Patrick O'Neal's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
South Texas College of Law
- 1994
B.S.
University of Kansas
- 1982

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

U.S. District Court, Southern District of Texas
Admitted: 1995
Texas
Admitted: 1995
U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit
Admitted: 1996
U.S. District Court, Northern, Eastern and Western Districts of Texas
Admitted: 1998
Kansas
Admitted: 2002
U.S. District Court, District of Kansas
Admitted: 2002

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