Williamson County Lawyer Admitted to Practice before the U.S. Supreme Court
SPRING HILL, Dec. 5, 2015 — Shane K. McNeill with the Spring Hill law firm of Tellus Law was admitted to practice before the U.S. Supreme Court on Wednesday, Dec. 2. McNeill was presented to the court by Tennessee Bar Association (TBA) President Bill Harbison.
McNeill was among nine attorneys from Tennessee who participated in a two-day program in Washington, D.C. that included continuing legal education seminars, a tour of the Supreme Court and the swearing in ceremony. The ceremony, which was held in open court, was presided over by Chief Justice John Roberts.
To qualify for admission to the Supreme Court bar, an attorney must present a personal statement, proof that he has been admitted to practice before the highest court in his state for at least three years and a certificate of good standing from that court. In addition, each attorney must be sponsored by two existing members of the Supreme Court bar who can vouch for their moral and professional character. Because of these high standards, less than one percent of the nation's attorneys are admitted to practice before the Supreme Court.
McNeill is an experienced litigator and professional civil engineer. While attending law school, McNeill worked for civil engineering firms in and around Nashville designing roadways and subdivisions. He is the former Town Engineer for Thompson’s Station. His primary law practice is in the areas of criminal defense and personal injury litigation. McNeill is also admitted to practice and has argued before the United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit located in Washington, D.C.
The Tennessee Bar Association (TBA) is the largest professional association in Tennessee with more than 13,000 members. Founded in 1881, the TBA provides opportunities for continuing legal education, professional development and public service. The TBA's dedication to serving the state's legal community is evidenced by its membership roll, which represents the entire spectrum of legal practice: plaintiff and defense lawyers, corporate counsel, judges, prosecutors, public defenders, government lawyers and legal services attorneys.
