About Christopher

Christopher E. McNeely is a attorney based in Rochester Hills, Michigan, with over 30 years of experience in business law, probate, and real estate. He has been licensed to practice in Michigan since 1991 and in Illinois since 1993. He earned his Juris Doctor from the University of Detroit Mercy School of Law. Mr. McNeely is the founder of McNeely Law Group, P.C., a firm that represents closely held corporations, financial institutions. Individuals in complex legal matters.

The firm handles commercial and probate litigation, corporate formation and governance, estate planning, real estate transactions, and mergers and acquisitions. Under his leadership, the firm has been recognized for its commitment to client service and legal excellence. Throughout his career, Mr. McNeely has been involved in significant legal cases, including representing large and small financial institutions in commercial real estate and financial transactions. He has experience in handling complex legal issues, making them comprehensible to his clients. His expertise also extends to commercial workouts and bankruptcy issues affecting financial institutions, including Chapter 11 and Chapter 12 filings, as well as Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 consumer bankruptcy matters. In addition to his legal practice, Mr.

McNeely has been active in various professional organizations. He is a member of the American Bar Association and has served on several committees of the State Bar of Michigan, including the Character and Fitness Division I Committee, the Real Property Section Committee on Mortgages and Financing Documentation. The Title and Conveyances Committee. He has also served as the past president of the Rochester Area Bar Association. Mr. McNeely has been recognized for his professional excellence, earning a Martindale-Hubbell Preeminent AV rating, which signifies the highest level of professional excellence as determined by his peers. He has also been selected to Super Lawyers from 2020 to 2025, an honor limited to a small number of attorneys in each state based on peer recognition and professional achievement.

Outside of his professional endeavors, Mr. McNeely is committed to community service. He has served as president of the parish council, finance council, and capital campaign fund for SS. John and Paul Catholic Church and as president of the Aberdeen Community Association — He is also a board member of the International Technology Academy (ITA) Initiatives Foundation.

Education

University of Detroit Mercy School of Law

J.D.

Accepted Jurisdictions

Michigan
Illinois

Court Admissions

U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan U.S. District Court
U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois U.S. District Court

Types of Cases Handled

Business Law Probate Real Estate

Legal Services Scope

Litigation Transactions Estate Planning

Professional Associations

American Bar Association

has membership 1991 - Current