Paul D. McNeill

Paul D. McNeill: Experienced Medical Malpractice and Personal Injury Litigation Attorney in Jonesboro, Arkansas

Paul D. McNeill is a distinguished attorney with over four decades of experience, specializing in medical malpractice and personal injury litigation as a partner at RMP LLP. Originally hailing from Little Rock and raised in Pine Bluff, he earned his Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from the University of Arkansas in 1976, followed by his Juris Doctor, with high honors, in 1979.

Education & Credentials

• Universities: University of Arkansas at Little Rock, University of Arkansas
• Bar Admissions: Numerous bar admissions including Arkansas and U.S. federal courts
• Languages: Fluent in English; knowledge of other languages as required by practice area

Paul has been recognized as one of the 'Nation's Top One Percent' for his exemplary work, having been selected to membership in prestigious organizations such as the American College of Trial Lawyers and the American Board of Trial Advocates. His success in various legal battles culminated in awards including Lawyer of the Year: Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants (Jonesboro) in 2018 and 2015; Lawyer of the Year: Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants (Jonesboro) in 2017; and Lawyer of the Year: Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants, Jonesboro (2012).

Practice Areas

• Medical Malpractice Law: Defending defendants with special focuses on birth trauma, brain injury, catastrophic injuries, hospital malpractice, liability litigation, medical negligence, nursing homes, personal injury, and product liability.
• Personal Injury Litigation: Representing plaintiffs in a variety of cases from worksite accidents to tractor trailer collisions, involving settlement amounts ranging up to seven figures. Notable settlements include $2.3 million for worksite cases, $1.1 million and $1.3 million for tractor trailer cases, and $1.6 million, $2.5 million, $3.7 million, and $1.0 million in product liability cases.
• Special Focus: In addition to his primary practice areas, Paul has a special focus on wrongful death cases within the realm of personal injury litigation.

In his long career, Paul has successfully tried 171 jury trials as 'first chair' in both state and federal courts. He is also an active participant in legal seminars, delivering lectures on trial matters. While his main focus is on representing defendants, he handles plaintiff's cases (excluding medical negligence).

Paul McNeill's commitment to excellence and his extensive body of work exemplify his dedication to the legal profession.