Thomas G. McNeill
Top rated Alternative Dispute Resolution attorney in Birmingham, Michigan
Tom McNeill ADR
Practice areas: Alternative Dispute Resolution
Licensed in Michigan since: 1984
Education: University of Virginia School of Law
Tom McNeill ADR
355 South Old WoodwardSuite100
Birmingham, MI 48009 Phone: 313-516-2436 Email: Thomas G. McNeill Visit website
Tom McNeill is exclusively dedicated to full-time service as a mediator in complex, high value commercial and business disputes, with a breadth that reflects his four decades as a trial lawyer.
Tom is a solo practitioner, fully independent and neutral. He works tirelessly with business decision-makers and their counsel in identifying a resolution that works. He is experienced, creative and persistent. Tom is the only member of the Michigan Super Lawyers Top Ten exclusively dedicated to mediation resolution. He does not litigate or try cases; he does not serve as an arbitrator.
Previously, Michigan Super Lawyers recognized Tom in its Top Ten list as a trial lawyer while a partner, and national Director of Litigation, at Dickinson Wright PLLC, an AmLaw 125 law firm.
Tom McNeill ADR PLLC’s offices are located in downtown Birmingham, with five conference rooms available. Tom prefers in-person mediation; but he also is adept in mediation via Zoom and Teams, if business clients and their counsel so prefer.
Tom is a fellow in the National Academy of Distinguished Neutrals and frequently publishes and presents in the field of mediation best practices and innovation. He has received top peer-review ratings from four national publications: Chambers USA, (Michigan Band 1), Benchmark Litigation (“Litigation Star”), Best Lawyers in America (“Lawyer of the Year” six times in four different commercial litigation disciplines), and The Legal 500.
First Admitted: 1984, Michigan
Professional Webpage: https://www.mcneilladr.com/experience/
Bar / Professional Activity
- State Bar of Michigan Foundation, Fellow (Top 5% of the profession in the state).
- Federal Bar Association, Eastern District of Michigan Chapter, President-elect (2011-12) and Board Member (since 2001).
- Federal Bar Association (the national organization), Federal Litigation Section, Board Member.
- Merit Selection Panel for Eastern District of Michigan Magistrate Judge Position (2011), Chairman.
Educational Background
- University of Virginia, J.D. 1984 (Trial Advocacy Award from clinical practice)
- University of Notre Dame, B.A. 1981 (magna cum laude)
Scholarly Lectures / Writings
- Mr. McNeill is a co-author of Michigan Business Torts, Pappas, McNeill & Quick (ICLE 2003, 2007, 2009), which is widely regarded by judges and trial lawyers as the seminal text in the field.
Honors
- Best Lawyers in America, in four disciplines: Commercial Litigation, Banking & Finance Litigation, Mergers & Acquisitions Litigation and Securities Litigation
- Benchmark Litigation, Michigan Litigation Star
- Chambers and Partners USA, Best in Their Field, Commercial Litigation
Selections
- Super Lawyers: 2006 - 2026
Top Lists
Top 100: Michigan Super Lawyers: 2008 - 2017, 2020 - 2026- Top 100: 2026 Michigan Super Lawyers
- Top 100: 2025 Michigan Super Lawyers
- Top 100: 2024 Michigan Super Lawyers
- Top 100: 2023 Michigan Super Lawyers
- Top 100: 2022 Michigan Super Lawyers
- Top 100: 2021 Michigan Super Lawyers
- Top 100: 2020 Michigan Super Lawyers
- Top 100: 2017 Michigan Super Lawyers
- Top 100: 2016 Michigan Super Lawyers
- Top 100: 2015 Michigan Super Lawyers
- Top 100: 2014 Michigan Super Lawyers
- Top 100: 2013 Michigan Super Lawyers
- Top 100: 2012 Michigan Super Lawyers
- Top 100: 2011 Michigan Super Lawyers
- Top 100: 2010 Michigan Super Lawyers
- Top 100: 2009 Michigan Super Lawyers
- Top 100: 2008 Michigan Super Lawyers