Atty. John Robert O'Neil

Atty. John Robert O'Neil

John Robert O'Neil is a lawyer practicing corporate, transportation, banking law and 3 other areas of law. John received a B.B.A. degree from University of Wisconsin in 1991, and has been licensed for 28 years.

New York New York 28 yrs experience 28 year
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Profile Summary

About John Robert O'Neil at a glance

John Robert O'Neil is a Partner based in New York, New York, practicing at Kirkland & Ellis LLP. They have 28+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1998. Their practice focuses on business. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1998), U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit (1998), New York (2006), and Texas (2025). Educated at Northwestern University School of Law (J.D., 1998) and University of Wisconsin (B.B.A. Management, 1991). Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • John Robert O'Neil is a lawyer practicing corporate, transportation, banking law and 3 other areas of law
  • John received a B.B.A. degree from University of Wisconsin in 1991, and has been licensed for 28 years
  • John practices at Kirkland & Ellis LLP in New York, NY

Practice Areas Explained

John Robert O'Neil's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John Robert O'Neil handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Business & Corporate Law

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Jurisdictional Context

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Practicing law in New York. Legal matters in New York are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in New York are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate New York state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in New York 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 New York courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about John Robert O'Neil

Where is John Robert O'Neil's law office located?
John Robert O'Neil's law practice is located in New York, New York. The firm is Kirkland & Ellis LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John Robert O'Neil handle?
John Robert O'Neil focuses on business. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has John Robert O'Neil practiced law?
John Robert O'Neil has 28+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1998.
Where did John Robert O'Neil go to law school?
John Robert O'Neil earned their education at (J.D., 1998); (B.B.A. Management, 1991).
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Education

J.D.
Northwestern University School of Law
- 1998
B.B.A. Management
University of Wisconsin
- 1991

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1998
U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit
Admitted: 1998
New York
Admitted: 2006
Texas
Admitted: 2025

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