NEAL CANNON  was born in Texas. He grew up in Houston, Texas, and returned there after completing law school. He and his wife, Linda, attend Chapelwood United Methodist Church; and his hobbies include cooking, sailing and whitewater rafting.

Education:

Southern Methodist University (B.A.); and University of Texas School of Law (LL.B.)

Legal History:

Neal Cannon is a member of the State Bar of Texas and the Houston Bar Association. He began the practice of law as an associate with the firm of Thompson & Hippard, where he worked closely with the outstanding trial lawyer, James J. Hippard. He was made a partner in the firm of Thompson, Hippard, Tinsley & Cannon before he left to open his own law office.
Mr. Cannon is licensed to practice law in the State of Texas. He is admitted to practice before the United States Supreme Court, the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit, and the United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas.

Professional Activities and Honors:

• College of the State Bar of Texas (1991-current)
• Houston Bar Association
       Litigation Section (Director 2002-2004)
       Consumer Law Section
• State Bar of Texas Litigation Section
• Chapelwood United Methodist Church
        Volunteer Lawyers Association.

Community Affiliations:

• Chapelwood United Methodist Church
       (Director 1992-1994)
• Explorers Club (Texas Chapter Director 2003)
• Woodstone III Townhome Association 
       (Director 2001-2004 and Treasurer 2002-2004)
• Phi Delta Theta Houston Alumni Club 
       (President 1994-1996, 2000-2002,
       Secretary 1996-2000, 2004)
• Downtown Kiwanis Club of Houston
       (Program Chair 2003-2004 and Director 2004-2005)
• Houston World Affairs Council
• International Wine & Food Society

Neal Cannon has attained the highest legal ability and general recommendation rating (A.V.) from Martindale-Hubbell Law Directory. (CV, BV and AV are registered certification marks of Reed Elsevier Properties, Inc., used in accordance with the Martindale-Hubbell certification procedures, standards and policies) 

Mr. Cannon is a member of the College of the State Bar of Texas (a distinction enjoyed by less than ten percent of the attorneys in Texas), which signifies a deep commitment to attending continuing legal education courses.