Atty. David William Neel

Atty. David William Neel

David William Neel is a lawyer practicing civil rights, labor & employment, litigation and 1 other area of law. David received a B.A. degree from Kenyon College in 1980, and has been licensed for 40 years.

Cleveland Cleveland 40 yrs experience 40 year
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Profile Summary

About David William Neel at a glance

David William Neel is a Principal based in Cleveland, Ohio, practicing at David W. Neel, LLC. They have 40+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1986. Their practice focuses on employment, litigation, and civil rights. Admitted to practice in Ohio (1986), U.S. District Court, Northern District of Ohio (1986), U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit (1986), and U.S. Supreme Court (1992). Educated at Cleveland-Marshall College of Law (J.D., 1984) and Kenyon College (B.A., 1980). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Cleveland (Litigation Council, 2005-2007), Ohio State and American Bar Associations. Serands clients in Cleveland, OH and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • David William Neel is a lawyer practicing civil rights, labor & employment, litigation and 1 other area of law
  • David received a B.A. degree from Kenyon College in 1980, and has been licensed for 40 years
  • David practices at David W. Neel, LLC in Cleveland, OH

Practice Areas Explained

David William Neel's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases David William Neel handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

David William Neel is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Ohio →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

David William Neel is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Ohio →

Civil Rights

Civil rights attorneys for discrimination, police misconduct, constitutional rights, and civil liberties cases.

David William Neel is one of 70,245 civil rights attorneys indexed nationally. Browse civil rights attorneys in Ohio →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Ohio

Practicing law in Ohio. Legal matters in Ohio are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Cleveland are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Ohio state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Ohio brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Ohio courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about David William Neel

Where is David William Neel's law office located?
David William Neel's law practice is located in Cleveland, Ohio. The firm is David W. Neel, LLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does David William Neel handle?
David William Neel focuses on employment, litigation, civil rights. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Ohio.
How long has David William Neel practiced law?
David William Neel has 40+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1986.
Where did David William Neel go to law school?
David William Neel earned their education at (J.D., 1984); (B.A., 1980).
How can I contact David William Neel for a consultation?
You can contact David William Neel directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has David William Neel received?
David William Neel's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Cleveland-Marshall College of Law
- 1984
B.A.
Kenyon College
- 1980

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Ohio
Admitted: 1986
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Ohio
Admitted: 1986
U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit
Admitted: 1986
U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 1992

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