Neale Shields focuses his practice on complex commercial litigation, including banking, fiduciary, and energy disputes. He has trial and other dispute resolution experience involving significant commercial matters related to all aspects of business activities, including breach of contract (including Trust Indentures), fraud and misrepresentation, tortious interference, antitrust (including the Bank Holding Company Act), trade secret and unfair competition, breach of fiduciary duty, and partnership disputes.
Education
- J.D., Harvard Law School, 1999
- B.B.A., Accounting, summa cum laude, University of Houston, 1995
Bar Admissions
Admitted To Practice
- U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas
- U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit
- U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas
- U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas
- U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas
Representative Experience
- Representation of one of the world’s largest financial institutions against claims of violations of the Bank Holding Company Act ($600 million sought).
- Representation of an energy company against allegations of breach of fiduciary duty after the dissolution of a joint venture.
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Representation of a regional financial institution in connection with a troubled loan that was secured by a secondary lien and that had been written off by the bank. After filing suit against the borrower and related entities, the bank was able to recover its entire multi-million dollar loan as well as all of the bank’s costs of collection.
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Representation of a prominent medical institution in a breach of contract and breach of fiduciary duty case with the institution’s past president and shareholder.
Representation of a large manufacturing company in an action based on unfair competition and trademark infringement.
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Representation of an energy company in an action based on tortious interference and fraud alleged by interest owners.
Professional History
Professional Affiliations & Achievements
- Fellow, Texas Bar Foundation
- Member, State Bar of Texas
- Member, Houston Bar Association
- Member, Houston Young Lawyers Association
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