On Monday, September 11, 2023, the Michigan Attorney Discipline Board issued a notice of reprimand against attorney Bart P. O’Neill. The reprimand was issued following O’Neill’s guilty plea to operating while intoxicated, 2nd offense, a misdemeanor, in violation of MCL 257.625(1).
The case is entitled “In the Matter of Bart P. O’Neill,” with case no. 23-61-JC
The disciplinary action was taken pursuant to MCR 9.115(F)(5), which allows for a consent order of reprimand with conditions when a lawyer has committed professional misconduct. In this case, O’Neill admitted to engaging in conduct that violated a criminal law of a state or of the United States, an ordinance, or tribal law, in violation of MRPC 8.4(b) and MCR 9.104(5).
The parties stipulated the reprimand with conditions, and the hearing panel ordered that O’Neill be reprimanded with conditions relevant to the established misconduct. The conditions include payment of total costs in the amount of $875.00.
This disciplinary action serves as a reminder to attorneys of the importance of upholding the ethical standards of their profession and avoiding conduct that could result in professional misconduct.
According to avvo.com, Mr. O’Neill is a medical malpractice attorney in Southfield, Michigan. He attended the Wayne State University Law School, graduating in 2001. He acquired his law license in Michigan in 2002.
A copy of the original filing can be found here.
