Christopher McNeal is an attorney, businessman, and activist in Northeast Ohio. Mr. McNeal graduated from Cleveland-Marshall College of Law, Cum Laude, in May of 2016. He was admitted to the Ohio bar in May of 2017. Mr. McNeal is an active member of Black Lives Matter Cleveland, the Norman S. Minor Bar Association, the Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association, and the Ohio State Bar Association. Mr. McNeal was born and raised in Rochester, NY, where he also graduated from the University of Rochester with a B.A. in Political Science, and Economics. Mr. McNeal served honorably in the United States Army as an Intelligence Analyst, and has trained hundreds of soldiers as a Department of Defense Contractor. Mr. McNeal has also worked as a Financial Adviser with Merrill Lynch and Waddell Reed. Mr. McNeal is a patriot with a zealous passion for freedom, justice and equality for all Americans. His diverse background, multi-faceted experience, and desire to serve are what drive him to provide excellent legal services to the communities that need them the most. [read more]
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As a boutique law firm, Paragon Legal Group has the ability to adapt to our clients’ ever-changing needs as they grow. We do our best to ensure that you have the same access to quality legal services as the CEOs of large multinational companies without having to pay excessive fees. What We Do Best Supporting Small to Medium-Sized Businesses As small and medium-sized businesses grow, so do their legal needs. When working with our clients, we aim to add value to their businesses by becoming a strategic partner to their management team and staff. We take the time to learn our clients’ businesses to ensure they get the sophisticated and strategic legal counsel they need to be proactive in nature and reactive when necessary. Delivering General Counsel Support Solutions As an extension to our clients’ existing legal teams, Paragon Legal Group provides additional resources to overtaxed legal departments that need critical help on overlooked projects, M&A deals or litigation management. Our job is to be responsive to a GC’s needs and deliver practical solutions that meet business objectives, move projects forward and get deals closed. Providing Professional Athlete Representation As a professional athlete, you are faced with the difficult task of knowing who to trust with your most valuable assets: your physical ability, name and reputation. Paragon Legal Group’s goal is to ensure a player’s success on the field through strategic contract negotiations, as well as their success off the field by selecting the right vehicles to further an athlete’s reach and earning potential. Whether you need help with player contract negotiations, sourcing appropriate endorsement deals, or planning for the future, you can count on us at Paragon Legal Group to channel our own experience and tap into our vast network of resources to assist you in bringing your professional and personal dreams to fruition. Real Estate Whether its contract negotiations, loan modifications or strategic deal structuring, our goal is always to create a successful outcome for your real estate transactions. We combine comprehensive legal knowledge and real world experience to protect our clients from the mistakes commonly made in real estate transactions. We represent buyers and sellers in commercial real estate transactions for office, retail, warehouse, multi-family, industrial and mixed-use properties. [read more]
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Meg draws on 30 years of experience as a lawyer to provide wise and compassionate advice, unique to each client’s personal and family situation. She understands the worries and concerns of her clients because she has been there herself: she cared for her elderly parents while raising a family of her own. Meg excels at making often complex concepts understandable for her clients, so they can make fully informed decisions and so that they understand and can use the documents she creates. Meg helps her clients plan for the care of their family members, whoever that might include. She creates the tools to help with the preservation and distribution of their assets, often through the use of trusts. Meg advises clients when a spouse or elderly family member is facing admission to a nursing home or long-term care facility, helping them navigate the often-confusing world of Medicaid eligibility and asset preservation. Meg advises and advocates for children and adults with special needs, to help them obtain the services they need in order to thrive. She assists with guardianships, conservatorships, and special needs trusts, along with general estate planning. Meg provides assistance to families throughout the probate process, as well. Meg is a frequent speaker on the topics of Elder Law and Estate Planning. When she is not working with clients, Meg spends time with her husband, daughters, and dog camping and hiking. [read more]
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