$ 325-325 per hour
Kelly Renz Mcneal
About Kelly
Biography
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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Hourly Rates
Payment Methods
- Cash
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- Credit Card
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Licensed in Florida for 20 years
State: Florida
Acquired: 2006
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McNeal Legal, LLC
2830 NW 41st Street, Suite L, Gainesville, FL, 32606
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Showing 1 - 2 of 2 reviews | Punctuality
Posted by anonymous | March 13, 2013 | Lawsuits & Disputes
Professional, honest and extremely knowledgable
I went to Kelly with absolutely no knowledge of what could legally be done to help my situation. She was patient with me, honest and extremely professional the entire time. What should have been a simple thing ended up turning into a long ordeal due to defendant's the evasion of service and continued...
Posted by Sheila | June 19, 2012 | Child Custody
Highly Recommend
Kelly McNeal is very timely and knowledgeable. We used her in our sons child custody case and still use her today for day to day matters as needed. She is extremely personable and I would higly recommend her.
Kelly Renz Mcneal's Lawyer Endorsements
"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."
"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."
"I endorse this lawyer."
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Experience
Honors
1994
Award of Excellence, Daimler Benz
Work Experience
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.
Associations
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
Sample of Legal Cases
Confidential Family Law Matter-Appeal- Child Custody
Successfully defended the appeal
Confidential Family Law Matter-Relocation
Client permitted to relocate out of state with children
Confidential Civil Ligation matter
Plaintiff dismissed their complaint
Modification of Dissolution of Marriage Motion to Stay
Denial of Stay
Confidential Family Law Matter-Child Custody
Client obtained majority time sharing with child
Confidential Civil Ligation matter
At trial, after cross examination, Plaintiff dismissed their case.
Confidential Civil Ligation matter
Case dismissed, client did not have to pay Plaintiff any funds
Education
2005
University of Florida, Fredric G. Levin College of Law
J.D.
2001
University of Kentucky
M.S.
1999
University of Florida
B.S.
Speaking Engagements
2019
Guest Lecturer Florida A&M University Law School
Florida Family Law Statutes and Caselaw Overview
2018
Guest Lecturer Florida A&M University Law School
Florida Family Law Statutes and Caselaw Overview
2017
Guest Lecturer Florida A&M University Law School
Florida Family Law Statutes and Caselaw Overview
2015
Second Parent Adoption Seminar
Second Parent Adoptions
2013
James C. Adkins, Jr. American Inn of Court
Lawyer Advertising and Solicitation
2009
Fostercare Workshop: Learn your rights and talk about your future
What you need to know when you enter into a lease
Publications
2013
Florida Law Weekly
Dissolution of marriage -- Child custody -- Modification -- Appeals
2003
Journal of Abnormal Child Psychology
On-Line Story Representation in Boys with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Guides
Legal Answers
Q&A
Will my husband go to jail for bigamy?
28 Aug 2014
Q&A
Do I need to hire a specific lawyer to file an expungement? Or can I hire any lawyer?
17 Aug 2014
Q&A
Hello my husband lives in Texas I live in Florida he sent divorce papers to me thru the mail all he wants to pay is child suppor
11 Jul 2014