Attorney Patrick C. O’Neill has been representing injured clients since 1992, has tried over 90 jury trials and has settled thousands more cases out of court. He has tried and settled cases worth tens of millions of dollars for his clients.
Patrick is a Board-Certified Civil Trial Advocate by the National Board of Trial Advocacy. Patrick is a member of the Wisconsin Chapter of the American Board of Trial Advocates. Patrick has achieved the “AV” peer review rating from Martindale-Hubbell which signifies the highest level of professional excellence for lawyers practicing more than ten years. Patrick is a member of the Million Dollar and Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum. He has a 10.0 rating from AVVO. He also serves as a Milwaukee County Court Commissioner.
In addition to being a full-time practicing attorney, Patrick has led seminars for other lawyers on various aspects of personal injury claims, litigation, and trial work and has also been a visiting lecturer at multiple University of Wisconsin System Campuses for undergraduate legal courses.
Patrick, a Wisconsin native, graduated from Marquette University High School in 1985. He graduated from St. Norbert College Cum Laude in 1989 and was a member of the Honors Program and was awarded the National Football Hall of Fame scholarship. He was a two-time all-conference center on the St. Norbert football team. His teams won the Midwest Athletic Conference Championship in 1985, ’87 and ’88, the year he was team captain.
Patrick later attended the University of Wisconsin Law School, where he graduated in 1992. He is licensed to practice law in Wisconsin, Illinois, Iowa and New Mexico. He is a member of the Wisconsin Association for Justice, the American Association for Justice, and the Wisconsin Chapter of the American Board of Trial Advocates.
Patrick and his wife Carol live in Whitefish Bay. He is an active cyclist in his leisure time.
Get to Know Pat
Since graduating from law school in 1992 I have only represented individuals against defendants in all types of cases including car crashes, falls, dog bites, aviation accidents and now primarily nursing home malpractice cases.
I started my career defending insurance companies, but quickly realized my heart was in helping real people – not corporations. Now, I’m proud to fight for the little guy every day.
PKSD was great to work with after I had been in a car accident. They were incredibly thorough, patient, and understanding through the whole process! Sam Killian handled my case and kept me up to date every step of the way. He worked to negotiate my final settlement and was transparent about timelines and total amounts. Great, clear communication! Definitely would recommend! They make it a breeze.
C.B.
Excellent service! They handled my case with care and importance. They kept me updated every step of the way. They fought for me to get a higher payout and succeeded! I am grateful for their help!
C.D.
I have use PKSD 3 times. They took very good care of me. They walked me through the process and answered all my questions. I recomend them to everybody I know.
S.B
Outstanding Legal Representation – Highly Recommend! I had an incredible experience working with PKSD. They fought hard for me and made sure I got the money I truly deserved. From start to finish, they were professional, responsive, and genuinely cared about my case. Their expertise and dedication made the process smooth and stress-free. I couldn’t be happier with the outcome and would highly recommend them to anyone in need of legal help. Thank you for everything!
National Board of Trial Advocacy – Civil Trial Specialist
Member of Wisconsin Chapter of the American Board of Trial Advocates
AV Rated Martindale Hubbell
Million Dollar Advocates Forum
Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum
Wisconsin Association for Justice
Illinois Trial Lawyers Association
American Association for Justice
State of Wisconsin
State of Illinois
State of New Mexico
State of Iowa
St. Norbert College – Cum Laude in 1989
University of Wisconsin Law School – 1992
Legal Inspiration: Not even close, my Dad. He was a great trial lawyer and an even better guy.
Fun Fact: I played five seasons of varsity baseball in high school, and I was not held back.
Yearly Cycling Goal: I try to fight Father Time by riding 5,000 outdoor miles each year.
Pet Peeve: I have very few, but at work it’s whoever took the last cup of coffee and didn’t make the next pot.
About Us
PKSD is a Milwaukee personal injury law firm dedicated to helping injured individuals. We take a hands-on, client-focused approach and work closely with the people we represent from start to finish. We are committed to providing responsive service and strong legal advocacy when it matters most.
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