Barry F. McNeil
About Barry F. McNeil
Barry F. McNeil is a lawyer based in Dallas, TX and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2005. Barry F. McNeil is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Dallas, Texas
- Antitrust Law
- Bet-the-Company Litigation
- Commercial Litigation
- Criminal Defense: White-Collar
- Litigation - Antitrust
- Litigation - Mergers and Acquisitions
- Litigation - Regulatory Enforcement (SEC, Telecom, Energy)
- Litigation - Securities
Current Firm: Haynes and Boone LLP
Education: The University of Texas, JD, graduated 1969 and Texas Tech University, Bachelor of Arts, graduated 1966
Location: Dallas, TX
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