OWLawyers celebrates Michelle May O'Neil’s inclusion in the Thomson Reuters Super Lawyers list, recognizing her as one of the Top 50 Women Lawyers in Texas for the 11th consecutive year. This prestigious honor reflects Michelle's unwavering commitment to her clients and her outstanding reputation among her peers.
Even more impressive, Michelle has also been named one of the “Best Texas Family Lawyers” by Texas Super Lawyers for the 14th consecutive year. To put this achievement into perspective, there are over 100,000 licensed attorneys in Texas, but only a select few receive the Super Lawyer designation each year. Even fewer are recognized in multiple categories - and for consecutive years in their practice areas.
About Super Lawyers
Being selected as a Super Lawyer is a prestigious honor that goes beyond just recognition—it is a rigorous process designed to identify the top attorneys across the nation. Super Lawyers is a rating service that bases its selection on peer nominations, thorough independent research, and a stringent evaluation across 12 indicators of peer recognition and professional achievement. These factors include legal acumen, community involvement, and leadership within the legal profession.
The rigorous selection process ensures that only the most outstanding attorneys are chosen. With thousands of attorneys practicing in Texas, only the top 5% of those in each practice area earn this distinction, making this recognition a significant achievement for any attorney—especially for Michelle, who has consistently maintained her place among the best for over a decade.
How She Did It
Peer Recognition:
Ms. O'Neil has been recognized as one of the top family law attorneys locally, statewide, and nationally. She is featured on the Best Lawyers in America list, Texas Super Lawyers, the Top 50 Women Lawyers in Texas, and has been named one of the best lawyers in Dallas by D Magazine. Additionally, she was nominated by Success Magazine for the 2024 Women of Influence Award.
Professional Achievement:
With over 30 years of experience as a family law litigator, Ms. O'Neil has authored three books, including What You Need to Know About Divorce in Texas. Her extensive work has resulted in 175+ appellate matters accredited to her name, showcasing her significant contributions to the legal field.
Experience:
Ms. O'Neil has more than 30 years of experience focusing on complex divorce issues, particularly those involving business matters in marital property. She has 175+ appellate matters accredited to her name. One judge noted, "She cannot be out-gunned, out-briefed, or out-lawyered!"
Leadership:
As a board-certified family law specialist, Ms. O'Neil has served as an adjunct faculty member at Baylor University School of Law, developing a course on family law advocacy skills. She co-founded the women lawyer’s group #HellonHeels, which now has over 1,700 members.
Client Satisfaction:
Known for her genuine compassion and relentless pursuit of client goals, Ms. O'Neil has built a reputation for delivering exceptional legal service, with numerous positive testimonials from clients and peers alike.
These testimonials demonstrate the profound respect and trust Michelle has earned from those who know her work best. To receive such recognition, year after year speaks not only to her legal skill and expertise but also to her relentless dedication to her clients and the family law profession.
If your family is facing a legal concern, contact our office today and ask for Attorney Michelle May O’Neil by name. You can reach us online or by phone at (972) 852-8000.
