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Neal Brackett

Neal Brackett

USA 2026

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Practice Areas

Antitrust and Competition Law

Compliance and Monitorships

Emerging Companies and Venture Capital

Federal Contracting, Procurement and National Security

Japanese Services

Latin America

Career

Neal Brackett defends clients faced with white collar criminal and other enforcement and regulatory investigations. He guides them through complex and often stressful legal challenges with clarity, precision, and compassion. His approach to protecting clients is manifested in consistently actionable and effective legal strategies that focus on ensuring businesses and individuals maintain their momentum in the face of aggressive government scrutiny or seemingly insurmountable compliance hurdles.

Neal's experience can prove valuable in today's heightened regulatory environment. By crafting tailored defenses and compliance programs, he is better able to navigate clients from diverse industries through potential pitfalls and serious challenges – sometimes emerging even stronger. His work often directly impacts his client’s ability to operate smoothly even when under the microscope of a federal or state investigation.

In the courtroom, Neal's trial experience is exemplary. He has successfully led multi-week federal jury trials, demonstrating his ability to distill complex legal concepts into cogent and persuasive talking points that resonate with judges and juries alike. This skill translates to his work in internal investigations, where he frequently uncovers critical information and presents findings in a clear, factual manner.

Neal also advises on preventative policies and protocols. He collaborates with corporations to develop compliance programs that meet stringent government standards. His proactive approach to ongoing compliance can not only mitigate risk but also position clients for long-term success across an increasingly regulated business landscape.

Professional Memberships

Member, National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member, American Bar Association White Collar Criminal Division

Former Board member, Susan G. Komen Central Indiana

Member, The Penrod Society

Advisory board member and chairman of Development Council, Eiteljorg Museum of American Indians and Western Arts

Education

Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law

J.D.

Purdue University

B.A.

Chambers Review

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Chambers Guide to the USA

Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations - Indiana

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Individual Editorial
Neal Brackett has a wealth of experience in complex white-collar crime matters. He is adept at assisting clients with governmental and internal investigations, as well as money laundering and antitrust cases, among others.

Strengths

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  • Neal did an incredible job for our company on a high-profile matter, consistently demonstrating excellent judgment, attention to detail, proactively offering suggestions to mitigate risk and get ahead of issues, and always responding quickly to any questions or needs.

    Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government InvestigationsChambers Guide to the USA
  • Neal has been very helpful and his background and expertise has been crucial in the past year.

    Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government InvestigationsChambers Guide to the USA
  • Neal is a tremendously skilled and sophisticated white-collar defense lawyer.

    Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government InvestigationsChambers Guide to the USA

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