Michael P. O'Neil

Michael P. O'Neil: Experienced Bankruptcy and Creditor Rights Attorney in Indianapolis, Indiana

MICHAEL P. O'NEIL is a dedicated legal professional with over three decades of experience focusing on the critical areas of bankruptcy and creditor rights / insolvency and reorganization law. Since 1986, he has represented both healthy and distressed companies in various transactions, including sales, refinancings, and liquidations. His expertise extends to complex bankruptcy proceedings such as chapter 12, commercial, debtors' rights, mergers & acquisitions, out-of-court workouts, and workouts and restructurings.

Practice Areas

• Mergers & Acquisitions
• Out-of-Court Workouts
• Workouts and Restructurings
• Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law

Michael has extensive experience representing both healthy and distressed companies in connection with sales, refinancings, and liquidations. He also represents secured and unsecured creditors and other stakeholders in distressed businesses, including through foreclosure proceedings, preference and other bankruptcy-related litigation, credit department collections and workout advice, and consensual refinancing or restructuring.

Michael has successfully represented Creditor Committees (or individual committee members in larger cases) in chapter 11 bankruptcy cases as well as chapter 7 trustees and receivers. His work extends beyond the courtroom to non-profit entities' formation and governance matters; he has assisted numerous churches and pastors with appropriate separations.

Michael is a highly recognized figure, having been awarded Lawyer of the Year for Litigation - Bankruptcy in Indianapolis (2021) and Lawyer of the Year for Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law in Indianapolis (2017). He has also been recognized as Recognized in Best Attorney USA since 2007. Michael's reputation in these fields is further supported by his Special Focuses: Chapter 12, Commercial, Debtors' Rights, Mergers & Acquisitions, Out-of-Court Workouts, and Workouts and Restructurings.

MICHAEL P. O'NEIL is a member of Taft law firm based in Indianapolis, Indiana, United States. His commitment to his clients extends beyond the courtroom; he assists non-profit entities in formation and governance matters, ensuring these organizations have strong legal foundations. Throughout his career, Michael has served on several charity and church boards, gaining valuable insights into effective governance and leadership.

Universities Attended:

• The University of Michigan Law School
• Marquette University

Education Details:

• J.D., The University of Michigan Law School, 1984 (Cum Laude)
• B.A., Marquette University, 1979 (Honors Degree)

Bar Admissions:

• Indiana State Bar Association, Indiana
  
• American Bar Association

Recognized Since: Recognized in Best Attorney USA since 2007
Firms:

• Taft Law Firm, Indianapolis, Indiana, United States

Michael has a passion for helping companies navigate the complexities of their transitions and crises. He is not only a skilled litigator but also an advisor to non-profit entities on governance matters.

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