Madeline E. McNeeley

Madeline E. McNeeley advocates on behalf of individuals and families who have endured catastrophic injuries, including those arising from product defects, dangerous road conditions and wrongful death. Since joining Harris Lowry Manton LLP in 2011 – following her clerkship with the Honorable Peter T. Fay of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit and a subsequent term as a staff attorney – she has secured multiple multimillion-dollar verdicts and settlements, holding negligent parties accountable and helping clients rebuild their lives.

Ms. McNeeley approaches each case with meticulous attention to detail. She collaborates with engineers, medical experts and other professionals to reconstruct accident scenes and quantify losses. Whether negotiating with insurance carriers or litigating before judges and juries, she remains steadfast in pursuing fair outcomes that reflect the full extent of her clients’ suffering.

As a graduate of the Georgia Trial Lawyers Association’s (GTLA) LEAD Program, Ms. McNeeley mentors emerging advocates and co-chairs the GTLA Amicus Curiae Committee. She frequently authors and delivers presentations on roadway safety, commercial transportation regulations, ethical practice standards and evolving litigation strategies, contributing to ongoing improvements in legal practice and public policy.

Ms. McNeeley earned her law degree summa cum laude from the University of Tennessee Winston College of Law, serving as executive editor of the Tennessee Law Review and being elected to the Order of the Coif. She also holds both B.A. and B.S. degrees, magna cum laude, from the University of Tennessee, as well as a master’s degree from the University of Maryland, College Park. Before embarking on her legal career, she applied her research skills as a survey methodologist on studies addressing substance use, mental health and other vital social issues.

A respected leader within professional circles, Ms. McNeeley sits on GTLA’s Executive Committee and maintains memberships in the Georgia Association for Women Lawyers, the Tennessee Trial Lawyers Association, the American Association for Justice and the Southern Trial Lawyers Association.

Admitted to practice in all Tennessee and Georgia state courts, every federal district court in Georgia, and the U.S. Courts of Appeals for the 4th and 11th Circuits, Ms. McNeeley has earned a 10.0 rating on Avvo. Her career reflects an unwavering commitment to advocacy, integrity and service – qualities she brings to every client engagement.