Background
Sr., Michael Scott O'Neal, was born on December 22, 1948 in Jacksonville, Florida, United States. Son of Jack Edwin and Lucille (Colvin) O'N.
Sr., Michael Scott O'Neal, was born on December 22, 1948 in Jacksonville, Florida, United States. Son of Jack Edwin and Lucille (Colvin) O'N.
Associate of Arts, Florida Junior College, 1975. Bachelor in Economics summa cum laude, University Northern Florida, 1977. Juris Doctor cum laude, University Florida, 1979.
Associate Howell, Liles, Braddock & Milton, Jacksonville, Florida, 1980-1983. Partner Commander, Legler, Werber, Dawes, Sadler & Howell, 1983-1991, Foley & Lardner, Jacksonville, 1991-1993, Howell O'Neal & Johnson, Jacksonville, 1993-1996, Howell & O'Neal, Jacksonville, since 1996. Pro bono attorney Legal Aid Society, Jacksonville, 1980—2003.
Practicing attorney Lawyers Reference, Jacksonville, 1980—2000. Served with United States Air Force, 1968-1974.
President Julington Landing Homeowners Association, Jacksonville, 1980-1983. Served United States Air Force, 1968-1974. Member Association of Trial Lawyers of America, American Bar Association, Jacksonville Bar Association, Federal Bar Association, American Board Trial Advocates (Jacksonville president 2009), Florida Defense Lawyers Association, Northeast Florida Medical Malpractice Claims Council (president 1996), Jacksonville Association Defense Counsel (president 1999), International Association Defense Counsel, Defense Research Institute, San Jose Country Club (Jacksonville).
Married Barbara Louise Hardie, January 30, 1971 (divorced September 1974). 1 child, Jennifer Erin. Married Helen Margaret Joost, March 18, 1985.
Children: Mary Helen, Angela Marie, Michael Scott O'Neal Junior.