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Neil

Neil J. Evans

Counsel to the FirmInvestigations, Compliance & White Collar Team Chair

Neil Evans spearheads representation in our Portland office for individuals and businesses dealing with government investigations and compliance issues. He is also an experienced litigator in financial and health care matters. Neil represents clients confronting federal, state and local enforcement actions across diverse subject areas. Whether responding to demands for records or being the target of civil or criminal investigations, Neil has the experience to effectively communicate with the authorities and lead the client through the minefield of government scrutiny.

For more than 30 years, Neil Evans served as an Assistant U.S. Attorney at the Oregon U.S. Attorney’s office. His eclectic legal practice focused on affirmative civil litigation and criminal prosecutions, including white collar prosecutions, health care compliance and fraud, environmental matters and recovery of federal program funds on behalf of all federal agencies.

While serving with the Department of Justice, Neil litigated and mediated a wide variety of federal claims, led civil and criminal investigations of government program and procurement fraud, and managed large-scale financial investigations. His diverse capabilities allowed him to work closely with all federal agencies and the State Attorney General’s office, providing sound legal advice regarding administrative, civil and criminal actions.

Since joining Lane Powell in mid-2018, Neil has represented national banks and financial advisor firms, regional health care entities and people from small farmers to minority shareholders in private disputes.

Professional Experience

U.S. Attorney’s Office, District of Oregon, Assistant U.S. Attorney (1990-2018)

Lewis & Clark Law School, Adjunct Professor, Environmental Prosecution (2009-2018)

City Attorney’s Office, Hood River, Oregon, Municipal Prosecutor (1999-2000)

U.S. Attorney’s Office, District of Alaska, Assistant U.S. Attorney (1987-1990)

Community Involvement

L’Arche Nehalem, Board of Directors (1998-2005)

Thought Leadership

March 11, 2021Publication
Taking the Fifth in a Civil Context
Investigations, Compliance & White Collar Legal Update
October 22, 2020Event / CLE
Investigation of Workplace Complaints
Washington State Association of Municipal Attorneys Fall Conference | Virtual
August 20, 2020News
The Best Lawyers in America© 2021 Recognizes 92 Lane Powell Attorneys
Awards & Honors
February 18, 2020Event / CLE
When the FDA Calls
Wilbur-Ellis Food Safety Seminar | Salem, Oregon
November 19, 2019Event / CLE
Internal Investigations: The When, The Why and How
Washington Public Ports Association CLE | Tacoma, Washington
April 18, 2019Event / CLE
Red Hot! Regulatory Climate Compliance in Home Health & Hospice
Oregon Association for Home Care | Redmond, Oregon
March 22, 2019News
Evans Quoted in Capital Press Article ‘FDA Starts On-Farm Inspections in Oregon’
In the News
January 16, 2019Event / CLE
Farmers’ Rights When Regulators Knock
Oregon State University North Willamette Research and Extension Center | Canby, Oregon
September 26, 2018News
Evans Featured in KATU Evening News Segment ‘Understanding Kavanaugh Allegations, Public Hearing With Accuser’
In the News
June 25, 2018News
Evans Joins Lane Powell on Litigation Teams
Firm Announcement

Practices & Industries

Blockchain & Cryptocurrency
Commercial Litigation
Construction
Government Law
Investigations, Compliance & White Collar

Education

University of San Diego School of Law, J.D., 1985
University of California at Berkeley, B.A., Political Science, 1981

Admissions

Oregon
Alaska
District of Columbia

Honors

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