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My Trial Lawyer Superpower in Real Estate & General Litigation

By Mary McNeill · · 4 min read

I bring a combination most Bay Area clients never find under one roof: California-licensed attorney and licensed real-estate broker, with over 17 years of litigation experience at elite firms including Quinn Emanuel. I have represented major clients including Google, JPMorgan Chase, and Samsung in high-stakes real-estate disputes.

Key qualifications

I graduated summa cum laude from UCLA and earned my J.D. from UC Hastings, also summa cum laude. I hold California State Bar No. 261500 and DRE Broker No. 01886009.

The broker-attorney advantage

Most real-estate agents are practicing law without a license, potentially exposing clients to significant risk. My trial-law background lets me:

  • Draft and review contracts with litigation foresight
  • Identify contract risks before closing
  • Assess inspection reports with expert-level scrutiny
  • Litigate disputes through verdict when necessary

Personal investment

As a Bay Area native and investor owning six single-family homes — plus a licensed designer and developer — I bring comprehensive real-estate expertise. My focus is protecting client value throughout the transaction, not just closing the deal.

Filed under

  • Real Estate Litigation
  • Attorney-Broker
  • Trial Law
  • Contract Risk
  • Inspection Reports
  • Quinn Emanuel
  • Fortune 500 Litigation
  • CA Bar 261500
  • CA DRE 01886009
  • Bay Area Attorney

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Every situation is specific — 20 minutes with Mary is often the difference between a clean deal and a costly one.