Michael D. McNeil - a Tacoma, Washington (WA) Military Civil Issues Lawyer

Tacoma Military Civil Issues Lawyer

Updated: 03/16/2026

Areas of Practice

Military Civil Issues 50%
Sex Abuse 20%
Catastrophic Injury 10%
Wrongful Death 10%
Excessive Force 10%

Litigation: 90%

Attorney Information

Overview

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

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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

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Included on the 2026 Washington 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)

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Associate
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Past Positions

US Army, Staff Sergeant, 2004 - 2013
Honorable Jill Johanson at the Washington State Court of Appeals, Division II, Extern

Languages

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English (Primary)
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Tacoma, WA

909 A St.
Suite 700
Tacoma, WA 98402

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