Michele K McNeill
Michele is a 2011 recipient of Washington's Super Lawyers "Rising Star" status, which is an honor given to no more than 2.5% of all Washington lawyers based on peer evaluations and independent research. She is also rated as "Excellent" by a National lawyer rating site, and routinely receives a 5 star rating from current and past clients.
Michele has built her practice around one theme: to do what is best for each client given their particular situation and desired outcome. She is an experienced negotiator and civil trial attorney with a focus on real estate, construction, employment and contract law. She works with homeowners, real estate agents, short sale negotiators, landlords, tenants, contractors, business owners, employees, and other individuals in need of an experienced and responsive attorney for legal advice, problem solving, dispute resolution, and/or representation at trial.
In addition to practicing law, Michele is a landlord, real estate investor, and co-owner of an agricultural business in Eastern Washington. She brings a practical, real world approach to solving legal issues. Her interests outside of her law practice include spending time with family, reading, and playing video games with her son.
Areas of Practice
- Real Estate
- Construction
- Employment
- Contract Law
Litigation Percentage
- 50% of Practice Devoted to Litigation
Certified Legal Specialties
- Certified Distressed Property Expert
Bar Admissions
- Washington, 2002
- U.S. District Court Western District of Washington
- U.S. District Court Eastern District of Washington
Education
- University of Washington School of Law, Seattle, Washington
- J.D. - 2001
- Honors: Best Appellate Brief and First Place Oral Advocacy
- University of Washington
- B.A.
- Honors: Dean's List
- Honors: 3.9 GPA
- Major: English Literature
- Clark College
- A.A.
- Honors: with Highest Honors
- Honors: Dean's List
Honors and Awards
- Washington Who's Who in Real Estate Law, Washington Law and Politics Environmental, Land Use & Real Estate Law Who's Who, Fall, 2008
- First Place Oral Advocacy, Falknor Appellate Competition, University of Washington School of Law
- Best Appellate Brief, Falknor Appellate Competition, University of Washington School of Law
- Washington Super Lawyers "Rising Star" 2011
Professional Associations and Memberships
- King County Bar Association, 2002 - Present
- Washington State Bar Association, 2002 - Present
