Owner of Neece Law Firm / Criminal Defense Attorney and NC State Board Criminal Law Specialist. 

I am originally from Wise, VA, a small town in the southwestern part of Virginia; an area much like Gaston County,  but smaller. I grew up in the heart of the Appalachian mountains, in coal county. I had the pleasure of witnessing our area flourish from having just enough redlights to count on one hand, to having bypasses, more redlights than I could keep up with, and new businesses and restaurants going up regularly.  Unfortunately, I also witnessed the decline of our area due to the downfall of the coal industry which played a huge part in my decision to relocate and find a new place to call home.

I graduated from University of Virginia’s College at Wise for my undergraduate degree. I immediately moved on to study at the Appalachian School of Law. After law school, I practiced as Assistant District Attorney in Asheville, North Carolina. Looking to find a permanent residence to move forward with my career and life, I accepted an Assistant District Attorney position and relocated here in Gastonia, North Carolina. I found that Gaston County was extremely relatable to me and much like the home I had left. I served as an assistant district attorney for Gaston County for 4 years before opening the Neece Law Firm in 2010. I have tried many jury trials to verdict across the state of North Carolina, winning some significant, noteworthy cases for my clients. During my time here, things have moved quickly with my career, which had allowed me to handle a diverse caseload. There isn’t much in North Carolina law that I haven’t seen, which makes me the ideal choice when staring down the barrel of criminal charges.

• North Carolina State Bar
• Gaston County Bar Association, member
• Gaston County Bar Association, Bar Councilor 
• National Institute of Trial Lawyers, Member
• National College of DUI Defense
• North Carolina Advocates for Justice