Hoyt Shay Neal

Hoyt Shay Neal

5.0
Rating: 2.8

Licensed for 22 years

Litigation Lawyer at Phoenix, AZ
Practice Areas: Litigation, Insurance, Construction & Development

2525 E. Camelback Road, Suite 450, Phoenix, AZ

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2021
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About Hoyt

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Litigation 65%

Professional Liability Defense Commercial Litigation Product Liability Defense Commercial Real Estate Litigation

65%
Insurance 25%

Insurance Defense Insurance Coverage

25%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes

Hourly Rates

$ 225-475 per hour

Pro bono

5 %

Retainer

Sometimes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Arizona for 18 years

State: Arizona

Acquired: 2008

Active

Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2021

Licensed in South Carolina for 22 years

State: South Carolina

Acquired: 2003

Interim Suspension

Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2018

Location

Wood, Smith, Henning & Berman, LLP

2525 E. Camelback Road, Suite 450, Phoenix, AZ, 85016

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Posted by anonymous | January 30, 2013 | Real Estate

Corporate and Real Estate Attorney

Our company retained Mr. Neal to negotiate several commercial and real estate contracts. Mr. Neal's professionalism and depth of knowledge were second to none. We have continued to use Mr. Neal is various matters all with great results.

Posted by anonymous | June 05, 2009

Corporate/Tax Attorney - Highly Recommended

Hoyt Neal provided excellent guidance throughout his representation of me and my family. I would highly recommend Mr. Neal to any one looking for a highly knowledgable and trustworthy attorney.

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Experience

Rating:  2.8 (Strong Caution)

Professional misconduct

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2021.

Probation issued in AZ, 2021

updated on 02/22/2022

Probation means an attorney did something wrong but may still practice law. The State monitors the lawyer's activities for a period of time in hopes that he or she will not repeat the behavior.

Interim Suspension issued in SC, 2018

updated on 10/18/2018

Interim suspension means an attorney lost his or her license to practice during a disciplinary investigation. The suspension typically expires when the investigation is resolved.

Suspension issued in AZ, 2017

updated on 09/07/2017

Suspension means an attorney lost his or her license to practice law for a period of time. The attorney typically returns to practicing law when the suspension expires.

Honors

2015

Rising Star, Southwest Super Lawyers

2015

Top 40 Lawyers Under 40, American Society of Legal Advocates

2014

Rising Star, Southwest Super Lawyers

2013

Rising Star, Southwest Super Lawyers

Work Experience

2015 - Present

Partner, Wood, Smith, Henning & Berman, LLP

2008 - 2014

Attorney, Renaud, Cook, & Drury

2003 - 2007

Attorney, McNair Law Firm

Associations

2008 - Present

State Bar of Arizona

2003 - Present

South Carolina Bar

Education

2003

University of Pittsburgh School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2000

College of Charleston

BS - Bachelor of Science

Languages

English

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