Overview
A sports law and trial attorney with considerable experience in state and federal courts, Greg is known for being straight-forward and responsive while managing clients' expectations.
Greg McNeill chairs the firm's Litigation Department. His practice includes business and real estate litigation, construction litigation, commercial landlord/tenant disputes, enforcement of non-competition, confidentiality and trade secret agreements, employment law, hospitality contracting and disputes, church property litigation and appellate practice.
As a sports law attorney, he has represented athletes and coaches in the NBA, NFL, Major League Baseball, PGA Golf and other sports in team contract negotiations, endorsement contracts, name and image licensing agreements, book publishing opportunities and public appearances.
Greg is an experienced trial attorney with considerable courtroom experience in state and federal courts. He has successfully engaged in a wide variety of lawsuits, from defending the Seminole County supervisor in the 2000 election to the aviation litigation arising from the 1999 Lear Jet crash which took the life of PGA Tour golfer Payne Stewart.
He is an equally accomplished negotiator and is just as proud to help a client reach a satisfactory settlement as he is to win a jury verdict. His philosophy is to prepare for trial but seek to settle.
News & Insights
News
Speaking Engagements
Publications
Recognition
Recognition
- Martindale-Hubbell AV Preeminent Peer Review Rated
- The Best Lawyers in America guide, Bet-the-Company Litigation, 2013-2025; Commercial Litigation, 2010-2025; Litigation - Labor and Employment, 2011-2025
- The Best Lawyers in America guide, Orlando Bet-the-Company Litigation Lawyer of the Year, 2013, 2022, 2024
- Florida Super Lawyers, 2018-2019
- American Lawyer & Corporate Counsel, Top Lawyer/Litigation, 2009
- Who's Who Among Executives and Professionals Honors Edition, 2008-2009
Community & Civic
Community Activities
- 4Roots Foundation, Board of Directors
- Gathering of Men
- University of North Carolina Alumni, Central Florida Chapter
- Junior Achievement of Central Florida
- Leadership Orlando Alumni Association
- University Club, past President
- University Club Foundation, past President
- Committee of 100 of Orange County, Inc./Board of Directors
- First Presbyterian Church of Orlando, President, Board of Trustees and former member of Session
Professional Certifications & Memberships
- The Academy of Florida Trial Lawyers
- American Bar Association
- Orange County Bar Association
- The Florida Bar
Practices & Industries
Admissions
- Florida
- U.S. Court of Appeals
- U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida
Education
- University of North Carolina School of Law, J.D., 1985; Phi Delta Phi
- University of North Carolina, A.B., Journalism, 1982; Kappa Tau Alpha