Neal has extensive experience in real estate, advising clients on the acquisition and sale of all types of commercial property, as well as residential and commercial real estate disputes. He also advises clients on issues related to bankruptcy (debtor/creditor issues), construction, and commercial litigation including the prosecution and defense of complex, multi-party disputes.
Neal views his job to be helping individuals and businesses manage their legal risks whether in a transaction or litigation. This includes representation of a significant number of companies based or doing business in Arizona and other jurisdictions. His practice includes negotiating and drafting all manner of contracts and agreements including for the sale of commercial real estate, with an emphasis on multifamily, and mergers and acquisitions. He has served as a private mediator in both state court and bankruptcy court cases. In every representation Neal’s goal is to complete the scope of work required in the most expedient and economical manner possible, meeting or exceeding client expectations. His pragmatic approach to solving legal issues looks for the practical solution as full scale litigation may not be in the client’s best interests.
Neal also blogs about legal and business issues at businesslawguy’s blog: http://businesslawguy.com/
Neal graduated with honors from Drake University School of Law. He is a member of the American Bankruptcy Institute, the Turnaround Management Association and is the chair of the Technology Committee of the Arizona State Bar Bankruptcy Section. Neal is AV rated by Martindale Hubbell. He has been named a Southwest Superlawyer continuously since 2013 in business litigation, litigation, real estate, business and corporate, bankruptcy, and construction litigation, including being named as a Top 50 Super Lawyer in Arizona in 2017, 2019, and 2020. Similarly, Neal has been recognized by Best Lawyers in America continuously since 2016.
Saving a Business, and Jobs, by Workout with Creditors. A retail client faced harsh economic situations with both its vendors and landlords. Neal negotiated with his client’s creditors. He was able to help the company streamline its operations, work with the landlords and settle with creditors. The business was restructured and was able to avoid closing or filing bankruptcy.
Breaking a Deadlock. When the majority shareholder in a manufacturing company found the board of directors deadlocked with the company’s future at stake, Neal stepped in and forced the issue. That resulted in a receiver being appointed, thus saving all outstanding contracts, including a very large deal that was about to be cancelled by a customer.
Saving Investors’ Hard-Earned Cash. When a local businessman and his companies defrauded investors, Neal obtained a multi-million dollar judgment on the investors’ behalf. Then he found a creative way to work with the judgment debtors to come to a settlement.