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Timothy G. O'Neill

Partner

Tim O’Neill’s national litigation practice focuses on complex business litigation and product liability tort litigation, particularly regional and national “pattern” litigation. He represents major corporate defendants as regional and national trial counsel with extensive jury trial experience in numerous federal and state courts around the country. 

Tim is the Administrative Partner of Snell & Wilmer's Denver office, and a member of the firm's Executive Committee.

Professional Recognitions & Awards

Colorado Super Lawyers, Law and Politics magazine (2006-2009)
International Who’s Who of Professionals
Most Significant Defense Verdict, “For the Defense,” DRI Publication (1997)

Personal

Born in Chicago, Illinois

Professional Memberships & Activities

Fellow, American College of Trial Lawyers
Product Liability Advisory Council, Sustaining Member
Defense Research Institute, Member
International Association of Defense Counsel, Member
American Bar Association, Member
Faculty of Federal Advocates (Colorado)
Colorado Fellows of the American Bar Foundation
Colorado Civil Justice League, Legal Advisory Board
Denver Metro Chamber Economic Development Corporation, Board of Governors
Colorado Energy Coalition, Member

Representative Presentations & Publications

  • The Changing Face of Modern Juries: New Profiles for New Decisionmakers, American Bar Association Section of Litigation (January 2009)
  • Voir Dire: Winning Trial Strategies, National Business Institute Seminar (May 2004)
  • Trial Technology, Regional Defense Counsel Meeting (January, 2000)
  • Rambo Litigation Tactics: Ethics and Malpractice Considerations, State Bar of Arizona (July 1999)
  • Technology in the Courtroom, Arizona Association of Defense Counsel (April 1997)
  • Product Misuse and Comparative Fault, Arizona Association of Defense Counsel (April 1996)
  • Winning In Court: Voir Dire and Opening Statement, National Education Network (May 1993)


  • Education

    Arizona State University (J.D., cum laude, 1985)
        National Moot Court Competition finalist
        Order of the Barristers

    Arizona State University (B.S., 1982)

    Court Admissions

    Supreme Court of Arizona
    Supreme Court of Colorado
    United States Court of Appeals, Ninth and Tenth Circuits
    United States District Court, Districts of Arizona and Colorado
    United States District Court, District of Southern Texas
    United States Supreme Court