Karen A. O'Neil, Partner

Ms. O’Neil was born at Torrejone Air Force Base in Madrid, Spain while her father was stationed in Spain during his service in the United States Air Force. In 1983, her family moved to Santa Maria where she attended local schools. Ms. O’Neil received her Bachelor of Arts degree (cum laude) in 1997 from San Diego State University.  She majored in political science with an emphasis on Middle Eastern studies.  Thereafter, she attended McGeorge School of Law, University of the Pacific, earning her law degree, with distinction, in the year 2000. She was a member of the Order of the Coif and a member of the Order of the Barristers. After practicing general civil litigation and employment law in Santa Rosa, California, Ms. O’Neil moved back to the Central Coast in 2003. She joined Twitchell and Rice, LLP as an associate, and is now a partner in the firm.

Ms. O’Neil’s practice areas include:

•   Employment Law

•   Cemetery Districts

•   Civil Litigation

•   Business Law

•   Agricultural Law

•   Appellate Law

Ms. O’Neil is a member of the North Santa Barbara County Bar Association. She is also a member of the State Bar of California and a member of the Labor and Employment Section of the State Bar.

Ms. O’Neil currently serves the community as follows:

•   Member of the Board of Directors for the Central Coast Area Agency on Aging

•   Member of the Altrusa International Foundation of Santa Maria

•   President of the Kiwanis Club of Orcutt

•   Active member of the B.P.O.E. (Elks) in Santa Maria

•   Member of the Board of Directors for Leadership Santa Maria Valley

Ms. O’Neil also provides pro bono legal services for the Santa Maria Valley Humane Society.

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