Michael D. McNeil

Michael D. McNeil

Super Lawyers®

Pfau Cochran Vertetis Amala

Military Civil Issues Lawyers in Tacoma, WA in Tacoma, WA

Tacoma, WA253-948-3199
Military Civil IssuesSex AbuseCatastrophic InjuryWrongful DeathExcessive Force

About Michael D. McNeil

Michael is a spirted and resourceful attorney whose practice includes a wide array of civil litigation, particularly cases representing current and former military members and their families in employment (USERRA), complex personal injury, and military medical malpractice claims. Prior to joining the firm, Michael was an active duty Combat Engineer (12B) in the US Army for almost nine years. After deploying to Iraq twice in 2006 and 2008, Michael medically retired from the military and began pursuing his education. He attended the Carson School of Business at Washington State University, graduating at the top of his class while competing on his school’s Sales Team at the National College Sales Competition where he placed 23rd out of 144 competitors. After earning a business degree from Washington State University, Michael attended the University of Washington School of Law where he competed and won the University of Washington 1L Mock Trial Competition, and the University of Washington Steve Calandrillo Contract Negotiation Competition. He would go on to be selected to be a member of the school’s TYLA National Mock Trial Team, Moot Court Honor Board, and Technology Law Journal. Michael also served as a judicial extern to the Honorable Jill Johanson at the Washington State Court of Appeals, Division II. In his free time, Michael enjoys going to his kids ball games, and spending time outdoors with his family. Awards and Honors Super Lawyers® Selectees Michael D. McNeil included in a Super Lawyers® list Honors University of Washington Steve Calandrillo Contract Negotiation Competition Champion, 2020 University of Washington 1L Mock Trial Competition Champion, 2017 Washington State University National Collegiate Sales Competition Quarter Finalist, 2017 Other Sources of Feedback About Michael D. McNeil Included on the 2026Washington Super Lawyers list Past Lists 2025 Washington Super Lawyers list 2024 Washington Super Lawyers list 2023 Washington Super Lawyers list

Education

Legal Education

  • University of Washington School of Law, Seattle, Washington, 2020
  • J.D.
  • Honors: The Order of Barristers

Non Legal Education

  • Washington State University , Vancouver, Washington, 2017
  • B.A.
  • Honors: summa cum laude
  • Honors: With High Distinction
  • Major: Business Administration

Current Employment Position(s)

  • Associate

Past Positions

  • US Army, Staff Sergeant, 2004 - 2013
  • Honorable Jill Johanson at the Washington State Court of Appeals, Division II, Extern
  • Languages
  • English (Primary)

Attorney Details

Full NameMichael D. McNeil
FirmPfau Cochran Vertetis Amala
Address909 A St., Suite 700, Tacoma, WA 98402
Phone253-948-3199
Phone253-627-0654
Websitepcva.law
Websitepcva.law/blog
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