about THE LAW OFFICE OF
ROY NEAL LINNARTZ

Roy “Neal” Linnartz was born and raised in New Braunfels, Texas. He graduated from Canyon High School, received his Bachelor of Science from Texas A&M University and his Juris Doctorate from St. Mary’s University School of Law. He enjoys practicing law and mediating cases to help resolve disputes: hillcountrymediation.com. Neal enjoys brewing beer and serving his community in the following roles:

• Comal County Bar Association, Treasurer (2013/2014), President (2014/2015)
• College of The State Bar of Texas 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021
• New Braunfels Economic Development Corporation, Past President
• Central Texas Dispute Resolution Center, Inc., Board Secretary & Family Law Mediator
• Wurstfest, Inc., Shareholder, Vice Chair of Gates Committee 2014, 2015, 2020, 2021, 2022
• New Braunfels Chamber of Commerce, Blue Coat Life Member, Past Chair of Transportation Committee 2017 & 2108
• Leadership New Braunfels class of 2013
• Braunfels Foundation Trust, Baron
• Mediator

Steven “Cory” Sells has practiced law in Texas since 2010. Cory’s family spreads across the Texas Hill Country. His practice has travelled all over Texas, from McAllen, Texas representing Banks and Landowners, to Houston, Texas and now back home to New Braunfels to stay. He’s proud to be a part of the great team at the Law Offices of Linnartz Law.

Real property and commercial law go hand-in-hand among those who make a living from the land. This is why Cory is fond of saying he often represents “business owners that own land and land-owners who own businesses.” He has represented clients in the courtroom, the appeals court, the boardroom and at mediation. His clients have included a real estate investment company with over 1200 rental units across 7 states, commercial real estate brokerage firms, fabricators, landlords, banks, general and sub-contractors, homeowners, home flippers, and home-owners.

Cory’s practice also includes assisting families to navigate the court system after a loved one passes away. Probate law, the processing of inheritance, wills and the like, can be very confusing time for clients. Cory comes from a large family and understand the pain that comes from the loss, and that family dynamics can require finesse.

Joyce Compton was born and raised in Austin, Texas, but has lived in New Braunfels for almost 25 years. She attended Texas State University, receiving her degree in Mass Communication – Advertising. In her spare time, Joyce can be found volunteering, crafting, or spending time with her twin boys. You can reach Joyce at joyce@linnartzlaw.com for all consultations and scheduling purposes.

Essie was adopted from the New Braunfels Humane Society in 2024.  She enjoys taking walks and chasing balls when she isn’t napping at the office.
She is a little shy but opens up when she is offered treats.

Elizabeth “Liz” McCown grew up in the Rio Grande Valley then earned a Social Work degree from Texas Lutheran University and a law degree from Texas Tech School of Law. Her practice began in a boutique medical malpractice defense firm in San Antonio then moved to Wenatchee, Washington where she worked in a medium sized firm on consumer litigation, insurance defense, estate and transactional matters before returning home to central Texas. Most recently, Liz spent over a decade working in-house for a hospital handling the organizations’ contracts, risk management, Texas Open Meetings Act compliance and anything legal that came through the door.
Liz is passionate about listening to understand her clients’ circumstances and create a practical strategy for meeting their business or personal needs. Working in healthcare she personally experienced how impactful it can be for families to have useful estate planning documents and conversely how inadequate estate planning adds stress to grieving family members. Good estate planning eases the burden on surviving family members and Liz encourages everyone to show their love for their families by creating a plan for what happens when they are gone.
Texas law runs six generations deep in Liz’s roots. Her great-great grandfather Judge George Bruce Gerald is commemorated by a Texas Historical Commission Marker for surviving a pistol duel in the streets of Waco then winning re-election to the bench in 1900. Liz is excited to continue the family tradition of Texas law (dueling excluded) with the team at the Law Office of Roy Neal Linnartz. When she’s not practicing law you may see her attending concerts or plays with her daughters or walking her miniature schnauzers.