Neal F. Pratt

Commercial Litigation

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Portland, Maine

36+ years experience

Pierce Atwood LLP

Updated: Dec 25, 2025

Contact Information

207-791-1100

https://www.pierceatwood.com/people/neal-pratt

Merrill's Wharf, 254 Commercial Street, Portland, ME 04101

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Bio

Neal Pratt is widely-regarded as a “go to” trial attorney for high-stakes litigation. With an extraordinary record of success over 30 years, Neal has unique experience handling “bet-the-company” litigation and other thorny legal disputes. He is renowned for his strategic planning skills and meticulous preparation, and often succeeds in achieving client goals without the need for protracted litigation. When a trial is necessary, however, Neal’s extensive track record of courtroom victories speaks for itself. Neal Pratt is widely-regarded as a “go to” trial attorney for high-stakes litigation. With an extraordinary record of success over 30 years, Neal has unique experience handling “bet-the-company” litigation and other thorny legal disputes. He is renowned for his strategic planning skills and meticulous preparation, and often succeeds in achieving client goals without the need for protracted litigation. When a trial is necessary, however, Neal’s extensive track record of courtroom victories speaks for itself.

Local Legal Snapshot

Jurisdiction

Maine

State Capital

Augusta

Highest Court

Maine Supreme Judicial Court

Bar Association

Maine State Bar Association

Typical Consultation

$150-$300

Typical Hourly Range

$250-$450/hr

Fee Model Notes

Hourly or flat-fee billing is common.

Estimates vary by market, complexity, urgency, and attorney experience.

Practice Areas

Commercial Litigation

Awards & Recognition

Recognized: Commercial Litigation
Recognized: Construction Law
Recognized: Insurance Law
Recognized: Product Liability Litigation - Defendants
Practice Area: Criminal Defense: General Practice
Practice Area: Criminal Defense: White-Collar
Practice Area: Product Liability Litigation
Practice Area: Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs
Benchmark Litigation "Local Litigation Star" in Maine in the area of General Commercial Litigation (2011-present)
Best Lawyers in America® for Commercial Litigation, Construction Law, Product Liability Defense, and Insurance Law (2010-present)
New England Super Lawyers for Business Litigation (2008-present)
Recipient of Portland Regional Chamber of Commerce "Robert R. Masterton Award for Leadership in Economic Development" in 2012.
Recognized by Chambers USA for Commercial Litigation (2007)

Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2010

Education

University of New Hampshire, Franklin Pierce School of Law, J.D., David S. Slutsky Scholar for Academic Excellence, graduated 1989
University of Maine, B.A.

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