About · Mary McNeill, J.D., Esq.

Real estate, legal, and design — in one advisor.

Practicing trial lawyer. California-licensed broker. Neighborhood specialist and developer. Mary brings Fortune 500 pedigree to every Bay Area transaction — and represents your interests end-to-end, without handoffs.

Mary McNeill, J.D., Esq. — Bay Area real estate attorney and broker
Mary McNeill, J.D., Esq. — Attorney, Broker, Developer at Attorney Broker Company, LLC.
San Francisco, CA.

Obsessively value-driven.

Realtors practice law unlicensed every day. Considering most people's homes are their largest asset, that fact is frightening. I'm a trial lawyer born and raised — I'm a whiz at obtaining fast settlements from Fortune 500 companies and municipalities, and at foreseeing and managing risk.

As both a real estate broker and a practicing trial attorney, I receive contracts regularly with zero legal meaning that would never hold up in court. Having “grown up” as a commercial litigator for Fortune 500 corporations, my perspective on risk management, contract negotiation, and drafting is unparalleled in the Bay Area.

I bring 17+ years of experience litigating real-estate matters and selling real estate to the table, and fierce negotiating skills I put to work for my clients 24/7. I graduated summa cum laude from UCLA and earned my Juris Doctor from UC Hastings. Born and raised in the Bay Area, I'm a Carondelet graduate raising four kids here — I know these markets like the back of my hand.

I own six homes in the Bay Area, several rented both short- and long-term, so my experience spans seasoned investor and developer. In my rare spare time I volunteer in local public schools, the Bay Area Crisis Nursery, and the Contra Costa County Food Bank.

CA State Bar
#261500
CA DRE Broker
#01886009
Practice since
2005
Bay Area properties owned
6

Represented

Fortune 500 pedigree, Bay Area focus.

JPMorgan Chase BankGoogleSamsungFannie MaeFreddie Mac

Trial-tested

17+ years litigating real-estate disputes for global institutions. When a deal breaks, I've been in the courtroom — I know what holds up and what doesn't.

Broker-licensed

CA DRE-licensed broker since 2013. Active daily in Bay Area transactions across Lafayette, Walnut Creek, Orinda, and Moraga.

Owner-operator

Six Bay Area properties under personal management — short- and long-term rentals. Every recommendation I make is one I'd make for my own portfolio.

Clients

5.0 stars across Yelp and Zillow — verbatim.

via Zillow
Where do I begin on how amazing Mary is!? My experience with my recent home purchase was that of seamlessness and an overall happy experience (rare). She will go to bat for you on what will make you happy.
Verified Zillow buyer, Concord, CA 94518Nov 2018
via Yelp
It is truly my honor to write this review for Mary. She is not just an agent or a professional; she is a deeply kind-hearted person who possesses an absolutely unmatched level of knowledge in real estate matters. I was in the final week of closing when the sellers made a late disclosure that completely stalled the process — every other person I reached out to could offer no solution. Mary spent time reviewing the documents and immediately pointed me to the exact section within the agreement I could use to navigate the situation.
Manik T., Milpitas, CANov 2025
via Yelp
Whether you have basic questions or are in need of in-depth advice for your home, Mary is your answer!! We are so grateful for Mary's help in tackling some gnarly residential zoning issues in Pleasant Hill. She made herself readily available for questions after hours and on weekends; that level of communication with someone of her expertise is truly invaluable.
Meighan D. (Yelp Elite '26), Walnut Creek, CAFeb 2026
via Yelp
Mary is an outstanding agent and attorney. This type of agent is the future. Educated, business savvy, and a practicing, licensed attorney. She found me the perfect house in Walnut Creek after years of patient, careful searching, and now after just 5 years, it has almost doubled in value at over $2 million. Your legal experience, deep knowledge of the Bay Area, and design expertise have earned us generational wealth we never could have obtained with our regular jobs.
J. C., San Francisco, CAJul 2025
via Yelp
Mary was absolutely amazing. When it came down to putting in offers, Mary knew exactly how to make our offer shine above the several others we were in competition with. Another thing that made Mary especially valuable is her long experience as a real estate attorney — when a legal question came up during our purchase, Mary gave us super sound legal advice we would have otherwise had to engage an attorney to figure out. That alone saved us thousands of dollars.
Derek N., San Francisco, CAMar 2021
via Yelp
Excellent, Competent Service!! When we reached out to Atty. McNeill she spoke to us with candor, grounded in her wealth of knowledge and experience. If you need an expert by your side while navigating your legal matter, no matter how small or complex your situation may be — reach out to Mary.
Ajeenah C., Manteca, CAFeb 2026
via Yelp
There was a lot of competition and the odds were stacked against me. I honestly just wanted to put my faith in someone for a very important project and it ended up being her — I have no regrets whatsoever. She's the kind of person who will show up even if she's with a sick kid or dealing with her own life on short notice. At the end of it, it was successful and I look back and think there's no way it would've happened if I had called someone else.
Kristina M., Scotts Valley, CAMar 2026
via Yelp
Helpful, insightful information & guidance. She is an expert in the area of construction.
Janette M., Santa Rosa, CAFeb 2026
via Zillow
Mary is a great real estate agent and an amazing person! She helped us find our new home in Walnut Creek. We did not know much about the area and Mary spent a lot of time showing us different neighborhoods. Her experience and knowledge of the local market is why we got an amazing house.
DMM8, Walnut Creek buyerFeb 2021
via Zillow
Mary helped me buy a condo as a first-time home buyer. She made the whole process super easy and really helped me every step of the way. She's very prompt in getting back to you, even on weekends, and her legal background made the contract review feel effortless.
First-time buyer, Walnut Creek condoOct 2019

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