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Neil

Neil J. Evans
Counsel to the FirmInvestigations, Compliance & White Collar Team Chair
Portland
D 503.778.2160
evansn@lanepowell.com

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
  • Get to Know the People of Lane Powell | Neil Evans, Counsel to the Firm
  • Award_BestLawyersAmerica-2021

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

The Best Lawyers in America©, Commercial Litigation (2021)

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