Neal Pratt is widely-regarded as a “go to” trial attorney for high-stakes litigation. With an extraordinary record of success over 30 years, Neal has unique experience handling “bet-the-company” litigation and other thorny legal disputes. He is renowned for his strategic planning skills and meticulous preparation, and often succeeds in achieving client goals without the need for protracted litigation. When a trial is necessary, however, Neal’s extensive track record of courtroom victories speaks for itself.
Neal F. Pratt
Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2010 Awarded Practice Areas
Commercial Litigation Construction Law Insurance Law Product Liability Litigation - Defendants
Awarded Practice Areas
Commercial Litigation Construction Law Insurance Law Product Liability Litigation - Defendants
Biography
Locations
Education
- University of New Hampshire, Franklin Pierce School of Law, J.D., David S. Slutsky Scholar for Academic Excellence, graduated 1989
- University of Maine, B.A.
Bar Admissions
Court Admissions
- U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit
- U.S. District Court for the District of Maine
Affiliations
- American Bar Association - Member
- Cumberland County Bar Association - Member
- Edward T. Gignoux Inn of Court - Member
- Maine Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers - Member
- Maine Bar Foundation - Fellow
- Maine State Bar Association - Member
Client Testimonials
Awards & Focus
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2026 for work in:
- Commercial Litigation
- Construction Law
- Insurance Law
- Product Liability Litigation - Defendants
Additional Areas of Practice:
- Criminal Defense: General Practice
- Criminal Defense: White-Collar
- Product Liability Litigation
- Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs
Awards:
- Benchmark Litigation "Local Litigation Star" in Maine in the area of General Commercial Litigation (2011-present)
- Best Lawyers in America® for Commercial Litigation, Construction Law, Product Liability Defense, and Insurance Law (2010-present)
- New England Super Lawyers for Business Litigation (2008-present)
- Recipient of Portland Regional Chamber of Commerce "Robert R. Masterton Award for Leadership in Economic Development" in 2012.
- Recognized by Chambers USA for Commercial Litigation (2007)
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