$ 325-325 per hour
McNeal Legal, LLC is committed to providing legal services to businesses and individuals in a professional, timely and cost efficient manner.
We work with you, not against you, to determine how best to proceed with your case, and to best advise you of possible outcomes given the current law. Providing quality legal services isn’t just something we say, it is something we do.
While taking your case to trial is sometimes the only way to obtain the desired result, often skilled negotiation and facilitated dialogue can mediate disputes between the parties, saving you both time and money. Whether a case proceeds to trial or concludes with a negotiated agreement, we are dedicated to listening to clients, understanding their unique situation and goals and working intelligently and relentlessly to achieve those outcomes.
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Acquired: 2006
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2830 NW 41st Street, Suite L, Gainesville, FL, 32606
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Showing 1 - 5 of 7 reviews | Child Custody
Posted by anonymous | May 24, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody
Highly Recommend
From the start, Kelly was professional and confident. She took the time to learn the facts and hear what we had to say. She was very fair with how she charged for her time, but did thorough research and, despite our unusual case, came to litigation ready with strong case law. We got the result we wan...
Posted by Chrissy | November 18, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody
A fabulous, intelligent, hardcore lawyer. Truly the best.
Kelly represented me in an emotional, grueling custody battle. She was very professional and knowledgeable and she worked hard on my case. The service that she provided for my family was priceless. She met with me several times between court dates to discuss my concerns and she addressed them all. He...
Posted by Matt | December 18, 2013 | Child Custody
Highly Recommended - Honest, Dependable, Excellent Experience(s) (and yes, I still retain her services!)
Kelly McNeal is a true professional who provides excellent representation. In addition to numerous legal questions/consults, I have been Ms. McNeal's client for both a divorce and child relocation case and have been very impressed with the way my cases have been handled. From the initial consultati...
Posted by Nicolle | December 18, 2013 | Child Custody
Kelly is the one you want by your side!!
I absolutely love Kelly. I had a previous lawyer for my divorce case that made a mess of my divorce and I hired Kelly so I could move out of state with my kids. She is very responsive and gets back to you at a timely matter. She tells you her honest opinion and doesn't feed you a bunch of crap. She g...
Posted by Beth | June 21, 2012 | Child Custody
The BEST attorney I've found in Gainesville.
Thanks to my ex-husband I had two prior frivolous lawsuits with another (Very BAD) local attorney in town before finding Kelly. She was/is AWESOME, she did things quickly, efficiently, by the book and was always very responsive to my concerns/needs as well as worked with me on a payment plan suitabl...
"In my mind, Kelly McNeal sets the standard for a family law attorney. She is sharp, intelligent, and aggressively advocates on behalf of her client. Without reservation, I endorse her skills and qualifications as a family law attorney."
"Kelly is a fierce advocate for her clients. She has a tremendous determination and will to get the very best result possible for every client, and she has the skills to achieve it. If you are faced with a divorce, child custody, child support, or other family law related issue, I recommend Kelly without hesitation."
"I endorse this lawyer. Ms. McNeal cares a great deal about her clients, and it shows in the both the exceptional work she does and the results she obtains for her clients and their families."
"I endorse this lawyer. I have seen Kelly in action and she is spectacular. She is prepared, intelligent and in command in a courtroom. She cares about the clients and is the kind of lawyer that a person wants if they are going through a divorce or dealing with child custody issues."
"I endorse this lawyer. Kelly does a great job for her clients and is a fantastic family law attorney."
"Ms. McNeal and I have litigated many matters together. She is not my favorite lawyer to litigate against -- not because she is not pleasant and professional, but because she is very smart, very tough and does an outstanding job for her clients. I give her my highest endorsement."
"I have known Kelly Mcneal for several years and have high regard for not only her legal skills but also her second-to-none approach with clients. She goes above and beyond the call of duty time and again to help people. Her clients area always well served when she is advocating for them."
"I am happy to endorse Kelly Mcneal. Kelly is active in the legal community and dedicates herself to continually educating herself on the law."
"I endorse this lawyer. She works hard to represent her client's interests while at the same time working with the other side to resolve the situation expeditiously."
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1994
Award of Excellence, Daimler Benz
2013 - Present
Managing Partner, McNeal Legal, LLC
2009 - 2013
Managing Partner, McNeal & Yochim, P.L.
2008 - 2009
Managing Partner, McNeal & Saini, P.L.
2005 - 2008
Associate, Law Office of Jack M. Ross, P.A.
2015 - Present
Business Networking InternationalLeadership Team
2014 - Present
Business Networking InternationalMember
2006 - Present
American Bar AssociationMember
2006 - Present
James C. Adkins, Jr. American Inn of CourtGroup Leader
2006 - Present
Eighth Judicial Circuit Bar AssociationMember
2006 - Present
Academy of Florida Trial LawyersMember
2008 - 2010
Eighth Judicial Circuit Bar Association, Young Lawyers DivisionPresident
2006 - 2008
Eighth Judicial Circuit Bar Association, Young Lawyers DivisionDirector
2003 - 2010
Gainesville Regional Soccer LeagueVice President
Successfully defended the appeal
Client permitted to relocate out of state with children
Plaintiff dismissed their complaint
Denial of Stay
Client obtained majority time sharing with child
At trial, after cross examination, Plaintiff dismissed their case.
Case dismissed, client did not have to pay Plaintiff any funds
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