Mary Ellen Neal

Mary Ellen Neal

also known as Mary Neal

3.7
Rating: 9.7

Licensed for 13 years

Family Lawyer at Frisco, TX
Practice Areas: Family, Divorce & Separation, Child Custody ... +2 more

5665 N. Dallas Parkway, Suite 200, Frisco, TX

About Mary

Practice Areas

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 225-500 per hour


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Texas for 13 years

State: Texas

Acquired: 2012

Eligible to Practice in Texas

No misconduct found

Location

Albin Oldner Law

5665 N. Dallas Parkway, Suite 200, Frisco, TX, 75034

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Mary Ellen Neal's Reviews

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3.7 /5.0

6 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | December 08, 2022 | Hired Attorney

Money crazy and horrible attorney

Mary is only money crazy. She doesnt give a dam about the client or the case. Doesnt know the basics of law and her work is very sloppy. Doesnt pay attention to detail, forgets things, doesnt put in effort to either understand the case or figure out a solution. Only thing she is good at is yelling. I...f you represent yourself you will get a far better outcome than this attorney. I wasted my hard earned money.

Posted by anonymous | December 10, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Horrible. Run the other way.

That’s what you are, just a number and a checking account. This woman literally did nothing on my case and somehow blew through $5k. I had to retell literally every detail of my case whenever I spoke to her (when she actually responded), I guess she was running the clock for that. She remembers nothi...ng!! Absolutely nothing!! Then there are the times she would send proposed temp orders to my ex, without sending them to me for review!!! Come to find out they had literally nothing I requested in them!!!! Horrible attorney! Run, run, run!!

Posted by Milagros Gonzalez Reyes | July 20, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Amazing advocate for families, honest and hardworking

I retained Mary Neal back in October 2020 to assist me in my divorce with children. She was an amazing advocate for my children and myself. The team that works within this firm are very responsive and make sure to give the most accurate and honest advice. Melanie the paralegal was also an amazing sup...port during this process, answering all my questions. Definitely recommend this firm.

Posted by Holly | September 26, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Patient and hard working

I retained Mary Neal in July of 2018 for a custody case. It was a long year of back and forth with the other party involved. But we have finally settled and I’m very happy with how our case is closing. I will definitely be using her with any future legal needs.

Posted by Nicole | September 29, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Winning Divorce

I used Mary for my divorce attorney and she was awesome! She returned emails quickly and was always available when I needed her. I know I was probably annoying with how much I contacted her, but she never showed it and was always there to listen. She's extremely passionate about what she's doing and ...sympathetic to her clients emotions. In my case, she even had my ex's lawyer on her side! I got her as a referral from a friend that loved her, and I give her name out to everyone I know.

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Mary Ellen Neal's Lawyer Endorsements

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Deborah Schmidt

Child custody lawyer | Oct 03

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Mary was very courteous and professional while we worked through a very contentious case. She is a highly qualified advocate!"

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Brandon Rasley

Divorce and separation lawyer | Mar 20

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Mary and I have been opposing counsel many times. I find her to be an ethical, honest attorney who works hard for her clients."

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Rachel Ponder

Family lawyer | Mar 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Mary is a strong advocate for her clients. I would recommend her to anyone needing a tough, but caring family law attorney."

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Christstachia Tefera

Family lawyer | Oct 22

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Robert House

Family lawyer | Feb 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Ms. Neal is a top notch advocate -- I endorse this lawyer."

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Sean Flynn

Unknown lawyer | Dec 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Experience

Rating:  9.7 (Superb)

Honors

2020

Board Certified - Family Law, Texas Board of Legal Specialization

2012

Distinguished Graduate, St. Mary’s University Graduate School

2012

Dean’s Honor Roll, St. Mary’s University Graduate School

Work Experience

2022 - Present

Partner, Albin Oldner Law

2018 - 2022

Board Certified Family Law Attorney, The Law office of Natalie Gregg

2016 - 2018

Associate, Bailey & Galyen

Associations

2020 - Present

Collin County Bench Bar Foundation

Board Member

2020 - Present

Texas Academy of Family Law Specialists

Member

2018 - Present

Curt B. Henderson American Inn of Court

Barrister

2017 - Present

Collin County Bar Association

Member

Texas Exes

Texas State Bar Association, Family Law Section

Member

Education

2012

St. Marys University School of Law

Doctor of Jurisprudence/Juris Doctor (J.D.)

2012

St Mary's University of San Antonio

Master of Arts

2007

University of Texas

Bachelor of Journalism

Languages

English

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