Band 3
Band 3
About
Provided by James Neale
Practice Areas
Partner; Chair, Food and Beverage Industry Team. Tries high-exposure cases nationwide. First-chaired foodborne illness personal injury, product liability, nuisance, premises liability, transportation, and insurance coverage trials and appeals. Tried dozens of cases to verdict in state and federal courts. Routinely defends distributors, manufacturers, retailers in foodborne illness and labeling matters; advises on recalls, regulatory compliance and litigation avoidance.
Career
Airborne Ranger, Light Infantry Platoon Leader, U.S. Army, 1990-1995
Professional Memberships
Virginia Association of Defense Attorneys, Defense Research Institute, ABA Subcommittee on Foods and Supplements, faculty member at Trial Advocacy College, University of Virginia School of Law
Publications
Co-author, Food Safety Law, Law Journal Press, November 2010
Chambers Review
USA
James Neale is frequently called upon to advise clients from the food industry on a range of contentious proceedings and regulatory matters. He adeptly advises on food safety inspections, foodborne illness cases and labeling claims.
James Neale has experience representing clients in product liability cases, with particular expertise in the food and beverage industry.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"James is an attentive and wise lawyer."
"James is an attentive and wise lawyer."
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