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Neal Potischman

Neal Potischman

USA 2026

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Neal leads Davis Polk’s West Coast commercial litigation practice. He represents companies, their executives and directors in high-stakes civil and regulatory matters. He focuses on class actions, including securities, antitrust, RICO and consumer protection matters, as well as complex commercial disputes. Neal also handles internal investigations and regulatory matters. His clients span industries such as technology, life sciences, media, telecommunications, financial services, insurance and aviation.

From 2021 through 2025, Neal served as the co-head of Davis Polk’s Northern California office. He is active in the Bay Area legal community.

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Chambers Guide to the USA

Litigation: Securities - California

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Neal Potischman is a well-regarded securities litigator with notable experience handling SEC investigations, class actions and derivative suits. He leads Davis Polk's West Coast commercial litigation practice.

Strengths

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  • Neal quickly captures complexity and distills it to its most basic components.

    Litigation: SecuritiesChambers Guide to the USA
  • Neal is terrific in the courtroom, excellent with opposing counsel, and he puts together a compelling briefing.

    Litigation: SecuritiesChambers Guide to the USA

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