Atty. James M. McNeel
James M. McNeel maintains a litigation practice exclusively in the areas of estates, trusts, contested guardianships, and other related litigation.
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James M. McNeel is a trusts attorney based in San Antonio, Texas, practicing at McNeel Law. Admitted to practice in Florida, State of Florida and Texas, State Bar of Texas. Educated at The University of Texas (BA, 1989). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Trusts and Estates (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Trusts and Estates (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026). Serands clients in San Antonio, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- James M. McNeel maintains a litigation practice exclusively in the areas of estates, trusts, contested guardianships, and other related litigation
- Jim handles claims by and against estate administrators, trustees, beneficiaries, and closely held family businesses in all areas relating to estate, trust, guardianship, and tax-related litigation
- Jim also represents clients in mortgage resolution matters, including mortgage related litigation and advises as to appropriate methods of limiting liability exposure, including strategies for protecting corporate, business and financial services entities
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Why local counsel matters in Texas
Practicing law in Texas. Legal matters in Texas are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in San Antonio are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Texas state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Texas 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 Texas courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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