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Neil

Neil J. Evans

Counsel to the Firm

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 have 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.

In addition to building upon his own sophisticated legal career, Neil helps guide young lawyers of tomorrow as an adjunct professor at Lewis & Clark Law School.

Professional Experience

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

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

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

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

Thought Leadership

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

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