E. Sawyer Neely

E. Sawyer Neely

Commercial Litigation

5.0 (1 reviews)
Dallas, Texas
22+ years experience
Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP
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Fountain Place, 1445 Ross Avenue, Suite 3600, Dallas, TX 75202
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Bio

Sawyer Neely is a Dallas trial lawyer. His practice is primarily focused on business and commercial litigation, but he also helps individuals to resolve significant personal disputes. Sawyer has tried cases in state and federal courts, and he has extensive experience in matters involving complex business disputes, employee and physician non-compete agreements, wrongful termination, breach of contract, fraudulent transfer, misappropriation of trade secrets, the False Claims Act, breach of fiduciary duty, and direct and derivative shareholder claims. Sawyer routinely handles preliminary issues involving enforcement of arbitration and forum selection clauses, venue disputes, personal jurisdiction challenges, and anti-SLAPP motions.Sawyer represents major financial services institutions in connection with allegations of wrongful foreclosure proceedings and claims under the False Claims Act, Truth in Lending Act (TILA), Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act (RESPA), and state and federal debt collection and deceptive trade practices statutes. He has also represented such clients in False Claims Act whistleblower litigation.Sawyer has been retained by businesses to conduct independent internal investigations regarding workplace safety, sexual, gender or racial discrimination and/or harassment and environmental compliance. He also acts as local counsel for out-of-state corporations and lawyers with Texas litigation.Sawyer's skill set is comprehensive, and he works tirelessly on behalf of his clients to solve their problems in the most efficient and strategic manner possible. Sawyer routinely handles preliminary issues involving enforcement of arbitration and forum selection clauses, venue disputes, personal jurisdiction challenges, and anti-SLAPP motions. Sawyer represents major financial services institutions in connection with allegations of wrongful foreclosure proceedings and claims under the False Claims Act, Truth in Lending Act (TILA), Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act (RESPA), and state and federal debt collection and deceptive trade practices statutes. He has also represented such clients in False Claims Act whistleblower litigation. Sawyer has been retained by businesses to conduct independent internal investigations regarding workplace safety, sexual, gender or racial discrimination and/or harassment and environmental compliance. He also acts as local counsel for out-of-state corporations and lawyers with Texas litigation. Sawyer's skill set is comprehensive, and he works tirelessly on behalf of his clients to solve their problems in the most efficient and strategic manner possible.

Practice Areas

Commercial Litigation

Awards & Recognition

  • Recognized: Commercial Litigation
  • Listed in D Magazine's "Best Lawyers in Dallas"
  • Listed in Texas Super Lawyers, "Rising Stars," 2008, 2010-2011, 2013, 2015-2016
  • Listed in The Best Lawyers in America®, Commercial Litigation, 2022

Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2022

Education

  • Georgetown University, J.D., graduated 2003
  • Vanderbilt University, M.A., graduated 1999

Reviews

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Nicole Cruz

2 weeks ago

A consummate professional who delivers results in complex litigation

When our company faced a high-stakes breach of contract and business tort dispute, we turned to Sawyer Neely at Bradley Arant. From our first meeting, his deep understanding of Texas commercial law was evident, grounded in over two decades of focused trial practice. He didn't just litigate; he strategized, mapping out a path that balanced aggressive advocacy with pragmatic risk assessment. His background, including recognition in D Magazine and Texas Super Lawyers, was more than just accolades—it translated into a commanding presence in depositions and at the negotiating table. Sawyer and his team meticulously prepared our case, leaving no detail unexamined. This thoroughness paid off, leading to a highly favorable settlement just weeks before trial, saving us immense time and resources. He communicates with clarity, demystifying complex legal concepts without ever talking down to us. For any significant business dispute in Dallas, Sawyer Neely is the first and only call I will make.

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