John J. McNeil

John J. McNeil is an attorney based in Magnolia, Mississippi, whose practice includes civil and criminal litigation. He handles personal injury claims, workers’ compensation cases, family and estate disputes, general business litigation, and oil and gas matters. He also represents clients facing criminal charges in state and federal courts. His legal practice extends through parts of Mississippi and Louisiana and includes trials in several categories of contested legal matters.

McNeil earned a J.D. from the University of Mississippi in 2005 and a B.A. in International Relations from the University of Southern Mississippi in 2001. He participated in Phi Delta Phi during law school. His education provided preparation for legal research and courtroom practice, which he applies across criminal, civil, family, and commercial matters. His professional admissions include Mississippi in 2005 and Louisiana in 2017, according to his law office profile.

His litigation experience includes personal injury trials, workplace injury claims, domestic disputes, estate cases, and business conflicts. He also handles oil and gas leasing and litigation, an area distinct from his criminal defense and family law work. His practice requires attention to different substantive rules and procedural requirements, particularly when matters arise in both state and federal forums. His website describes representation in Mississippi courts and service to communities in neighboring Louisiana.

John J. McNeil is associated with the Mississippi Bar, Louisiana State Bar, National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, and Mississippi Association for Justice. His profile lists the U.S. Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals under professional and bar association memberships. These professional affiliations accompany his broad trial practice. He represents clients navigating criminal charges, injury claims, family disagreements, and business litigation while addressing the particular facts and procedures of each dispute.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, McNeil Law Office, PLLC
• Member Since, The Mississippi Bar (2005)
• Member Since, Louisiana State Bar Association (2017)
• Member Since, U.S. 5th Circuit Court of Appeals (2005)
• Member Since, National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (2018)
• Member Since, Mississippi Association for Justice (2016)
• Member, St. Alphonsus Catholic Church
• Member, Knights of Columbus

Licensed State

• Mississippi
• Louisiana

Education

• University of Mississippi
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• University of Southern Mississippi
  Bachelor of Arts (BA) in International Relations

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