Our firm’s demonstrated record of successful litigation is a direct result of the experience, talent, and commitment of our closely-knit legal team. Neal Cannon, supported by the firm’s staff, pursues the most efficient and cost-effective approach to every unique case.
Expert litigators
At Neal Cannon & Associates, P.C., we focus on select cases involving business disputes, personal injury and insurance bad faith, offering our clients a great depth of expertise in commercial and business litigation.
Our team
Neal Cannon, Attorney
Born in Texas, Neal Cannon grew up in Houston and returned there after completing law school. He and his wife, Linda, attend St. Luke’s United Methodist Church, and his hobbies include cooking, sailing, exploring, and whitewater rafting. Educated at Southern Methodist University (B.A.) and University of Texas School of Law (LL.B.), 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 and the United States District Court for the Southern and Western Districts of Texas. Neal Cannon has attained the highest legal ability and general recommendation rating (A.V.) from Martindale-Hubbell Law Directory
Mary Lou Reinhart, Paralegal
Mary Lou graduated from the University of Arkansas. As Mr. Cannon's paralegal, she manages his docket, works with clients to keep them informed about their cases, and is in charge of obtaining necessary information and documents for cases.
She has worked with Mr. Cannon for over thirty years, and has a wealth of knowledge and experience in the practical aspects of running the office and assisting clients.
Our clients
Neal Cannon represents clients in business and commercial civil litigation and has been lead counsel in cases involving over 1500 clients in Texas state and federal courts.
Representative Business and Commercial Clients:
- American Surplus Underwriters Corporation – insurance agency
- Stone Mountain Insurance Company – insurance company
- NDT Systems, Inc. – international chemical company
- Compound Manufacturing Distribution – Manufacturing
- Westchase Petroleum Corporation – oil and gas exploration
- Compu-Center, Inc. – computer data processing
- Escopeta Oil & Gas Corporation – oil and gas exploration
Noteworthy trial and appeal cases:
- Johnston v. California Real Estate Investment Trust, 912 F.2d 788 (5th Cir. 1990). Successfully prosecuted enforcement of an attorney's fees in a personal injury contract. Texas law was extended for the first time and recognized by the Federal Court.
- Letsos v. H.S.H., Inc., 592 S.W.2d 665 (Tex. Civ. App.-Waco 1979). Successfully defended a suit to set aside a sale of a business on claim of defrauding creditors.
- City of Houston v. Stoddard, 675 S.W.2d 280 (Tex. App.-Houston [1st Dist.] 1984). Successfully prosecuted claim for a parent's mental anguish due to the death of a child.
- Richard G. Ortega vs. CACH, LLC – Case No.14-11-00768-CV (Tex. App. 2013) Reversed a ruling by the trial court on admitting certain documents in a collection case.
Community Affiliations
Community Affiliations:
- Chapelwood United Methodist Church
- Director 1992-1994)
- Explorers Club
- Texas Chapter - Director 2005-2007, Treasurer 2007-2009, Program Chair 2009-2010, Chapter Chair 2011-2013
- 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 2010-2011, Director 2004-2005, President 2012-2013
- Houston Heights Association
- Director 2015-2018
- Houston World Affairs Council
- International Wine & Food Society