I enjoy getting to understand my client’s day to day operations and advising it how to define and efficiently attain its goals. Whether it concerns a new, prospective acquisition, or complex litigation, my role is to manage and continually reassess its legal risk, and explore ways in which to mitigate that risk as the matter develops. Ultimately, it is my job to get the best result for the client and learning its business is always a key component to that success.

Adam McNeil is an experienced litigator and transactional lawyer who serves clients primarily in the transportation, real estate, energy, and construction industries.

Shipping and maritime. Adam has represented foreign and domestic owners, operators, and lenders in vessel finance transactions throughout the world. He advises clients on shipping and energy-related acquisitions and other marine-related finance projects, with an emphasis on negotiation and documentation of maritime transactions. Adam’s practice also includes assisting logistics and transportation clients with regulatory compliance and operations issues.

Commercial litigation. Adam has also litigated complex commercial matters for lender, construction, and transportation clients in federal courts, state courts, and before arbitration panels. He has extensive experience in business litigation, business torts, breach of lease, and remedies and defenses under Louisiana and Texas law. He also litigates admiralty (including vessel arrests), unfair trade practices, fraud, and professional liability matters.

Transactions and corporate. Adam’s litigation experience allows him to advise clients on a broad array of business issues, including lease negotiations, finance and security agreements, purchase and construction agreements, master service agreements, corporate law, and general business matters. His clients frequently seek guidance during contract negotiations in order to address issues that might otherwise result in potential litigation. As a result, his practice also includes drafting and negotiating leases, finance documents, construction agreements, master service agreements, and sales agreements.