Michelle May O'Neil has 30+ years’ experience representing small business owners, professionals, and individuals in litigation related to family law matters such as divorce, child custody, and complex property division. Described by one lawyer as "a lethal combination of sweet-and-salty", Ms. O'Neil exudes genuine compassion for her client's difficulties, yet she can be relentless when in pursuit of a client's goals. One judge said of Ms. O'Neil, "She cannot be out-gunned, out-briefed, or out-lawyered!" Ms. O'Neil became a board certified family law specialist by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization in 1997 and has maintained her certification in the years since that time. While representing clients in litigation before the trial court is an important part of her practice, Ms. O'Neil also handles appellate matters in the trial court, courts of appeals and Texas Supreme Court. Lawyers frequently consult with Ms. O'Neil on their litigation cases about specialized legal issues requiring particularized attention both at the trial court and appellate levels. This gives her a unique perspective and depth of perception that benefits both her litigation and appellate clients.Ms. O’Neil has been named to the list of Texas SuperLawyers every year since for 2011, a peer-voted honor given to only about 5% of the lawyers in the state of Texas. Since In 2014 Ms. O'Neil has received the special honor of being named by Texas SuperLawyers as one of the Top 50 Women Lawyers in Texas. She has been named one of the Best Lawyers in America since 2016 in appellate law and, most recently, made the DMagazine list of the Best Lawyers in Dallas since 2016.

Developed and teach bootcamp course on family law trial skills for law school. Course includes lecture, mentoring, and practical skills exercises for advanced law students interested in pursuing family law as a career after law school.

Professional speaker, business success consultant, published author, and Podcast Host of The MMO Show. Professional Member of National Speakers Association.

Qualified as a Professional Speaker in the prestigious National Speakers Association. Michelle speaks on topics related to business coaching, women's empowerment, and leadership.

Founder and CEO of e-learning platform providing online continuing education for Texas lawyers.

Author of book Wisdom From Momma: Anecdotes and Euphemisms from a True Texas Lady which provides life advice with a Texas spin. Michelle learned many lessons in life from Momma, Sandy May. Momma wasn’t an educated lady, but she was wise. She had a way of relating deep philosophical concepts in a simple, straightforward, memorable and Texas way. She introduces you to Momma’s wise lessons like “Don’t be Cattle,” “It’s All Just Mickey Mouse,” “There’s Only One Jesus,” and “Fear Is a Useless Emotion.” Michelle says, “This is Wisdom from Momma. The lessons she taught me – some became so inherent that I have to remember that everyone doesn’t already know these things. I hope these lessons will become imprinted in your soul as they have in mine.”

Platinum Keynote Speaker; Workshop/Seminar Provider; High Content Speaker; Co-founder of Lawyer's Edge Speak By Design Course; Business Coach with Edge Elite Business Training; Leader of Edge Mastermind. Coordinator of Edge Connect Networking Group.

Leadership Ambassador for the /Nside Edge Leadership Facebook Group, part of Ziglar International Inc (now known as Edge Global Inc.). Provided motivational messages via video and posting to group members multiple times per week. Conducted outreach to members to encourage and motivate one-on-one. Participated in group presentations to the group on leadership and motivational topics.

Shareholder in the Family Law and Appellate Sections, focusing on divorce and suits affecting children in the Dallas Texas area as well as the State of Texas. Practice includes both cases at the trial court litigation stage as well as at the appellate level. Special focus areas of practice: family law appeals, family law mandamus, contempt and habeas corpus, complex property division, business owner divorce, complex child custody litigation, same-sex custody litigation.Served as chair of the firm's executive marketing committee. Developed new marketing strategy for firm including new branding and social media marketing campaign. Formulated marketing plan for firm and firm's individual attorneys. Spearheaded redesign of firm's outdated website, bringing it to current generally accepted standards for recognition in search and social media. Planned annual marketing budget. Presented educational lunches to firm attorneys and employees on how to present themselves electronically to gain business for themselves and the firm. Reviewed and approved marketing contracts. Interfaced with firm's executive committee regarding all marketing issues.

Served as CEO and CMO of Texas family law boutique firm specializing in divorce litigation at the trial court in the Dallas, Collin, Tarrant, and Denton County areas of Texas and family law appellate matters statewide. Enhanced firm from a start-up to six figure firm with multiple attorneys and staff through marketing knowledge and strategy.

Lead attorney for family law case load, team attorney for major family law cases, family law appellate team.

Sole proprietor law general law practice focusing on family law, criminal efense, and juvenile defense.