About Mary Neal
Mary is a compassionate attorney who knows the importance of her client’s family, time, and money. She strives to keep her clients in control of their outcomes by encouraging settlement outside of the courtroom but does not hesitate to take a case to trial to advocate her clients’ positions.
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Mary has a well-rounded family law practice, having experience in division of estates in the millions with complex business assets and handling both termination of parental rights and adoptions. However, she has found a niche in High Conflict Child Custody Litigation. Through this practice, she assists in bringing the focus back to the best interests of the children by encouraging professional involvement for the whole family to learn and encourage better communication skills, coping mechanisms, parenting and co-parenting skills, and minimizing ongoing conflict.
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Originally from Garland, Texas, Mary is a proud sixth-generation Texan and citizen of the Muscogee (Creek) Nation. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her husband while attacking her bucket list of visiting every state. Mary’s favorite seasons include Texas Rangers baseball and Texas Longhorns football.
Education
2007 The University of Texas at Austin, Bachelor of Journalism
2012 St. Mary's University, Master of Arts, Communication Studies
2012 St. Mary's University School of Law, Juris Doctorate
Licensure and Certificates
2012 State Bar of Texas, 24064565
2020 Board Certification, Family Law
Awards and Associations
Collin County Bar Association
Co-Chair, Family Law Section, 2022-current
Collin County Bench Bar Foundation
Board Member, 2020-current
Chair Elect, 2023-2024
Chair, 2024-2025
Curt B. Henderson Inn of Court
Member, 2018-current
Vice President, 2024-current
Rising Stars, Super Lawyers
2019-2024
Up-And-Coming 50 Women, 2022-2024
Up-And-Coming 100, 2023-2024
Contact
We would love to help you with your family law matter. Please call or email to schedule a consult.
469-466-5030