Attorney profile
Liell & McNeil Attorneys, PC
The short version
Bloomington law firm providing criminal defense, student legal services, and patent, trademark, and intellectual property counsel from a practice serving clients since 1993.
Strengths
- Provides criminal defense, student legal services, and patent, trademark, and other intellectual property services from a Bloomington office.
- Has served clients since 1993, offering established experience across criminal defense and IP-related practice areas.
- Maintains a 4.70 rating across 25 reviews, with most feedback rated five stars.
- Reviews repeatedly praise Katharine Liell, also called Kitty, for fierce courtroom advocacy, responsiveness, honesty, and compassionate client care.
- Handles Indiana University student legal matters and DUI/OVWI defense, according to practice-area listings and review accounts.
Considerations
- One reviewer describes a short, pushy, and unhelpful phone interaction.
- Another criticizes former attorney Jonathan Yates over written assurances; the firm says he has not been associated with the practice for years.
About Liell & McNeil Attorneys, PC
Liell & McNeil Attorneys, PC is a Bloomington, Indiana law firm that has provided criminal defense and intellectual property legal services since 1993. Located at 511 S Madison St, the firm works with individuals facing criminal allegations, students needing legal representation, and clients seeking patent, trademark, and other IP assistance. Its practice areas include criminal defense, student legal services, patents, trademarks, and other intellectual property matters. The firm also lists patent and trademark litigation among its trademark-related services, noting that while it does not litigate those matters itself, it can help connect clients with a superior litigator to protect intellectual property rights. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 9AM to 5PM, and consultations can be requested through the website or by phone.
The firm’s public profile is closely tied to attorney Katharine Liell, referred to as Kitty in several reviews. Across the 25 reviews summarized here, the dominant pattern is positive feedback about criminal defense representation, courtroom advocacy, and personal attention. Reviewers describe Liell as knowledgeable, fierce, detail-oriented, and compassionate, with multiple accounts citing charges reduced or dropped, favorable resolutions, and support through Indiana University student disciplinary matters. A DUI/OVWI defense seminar appearance also drew praise for her expertise and engaging presentation. The broader firm is described as responsive and devoted to client needs, with one review emphasizing a team-oriented approach rather than isolated representation.
The office atmosphere suggested by available feedback is one of direct, engaged advocacy. Clients and peers frequently mention quick communication, honesty, and a willingness to fight hard on behalf of people facing serious consequences. Student legal services appear to be a meaningful part of the practice, particularly for Indiana University-related cases. For intellectual property matters, the firm offers patent, trademark, and other IP services, but the reviews concentrate much more heavily on criminal defense than on patent or trademark outcomes.
One reviewer described a phone interaction as unprofessional and unhelpful. Another critical review involved a former attorney, Jonathan Yates, who the firm says has not been associated with the practice for years; that reviewer complained about a refusal to put assurances in writing. These are isolated critical accounts within an otherwise strong review profile. The firm’s listed business hours are limited to weekday daytime hours, which may matter for clients needing evening or weekend contact. Overall, Liell & McNeil presents as an established Bloomington practice best known for criminal defense and student legal representation, with additional capacity for patent, trademark, and IP matters and a small number of service-related complaints in its review history.
Recurring feedback
What clients consistently mention
- Positive feedback centers on criminal defense representation, especially matters involving Katharine Liell.
- Reviewers frequently highlight aggressive advocacy, responsiveness, honesty, and personalized attention.
- Student legal services and Indiana University-related defense appear as recurring positive contexts in reviews.
- A small number of critical reviews cite unhelpful phone communication and dissatisfaction over written assurances.
All reviews
4.7 out of five stars based on 25 reviews.
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