Patrick Neale is an attorney who practices law in the areas of business, entrepreneur, contractor, construction, land use and zoning, real estate, foreclosure prevention and defense, bankruptcy and governmental and administrative law. His firm emphasizes a holistic approach to the solution of clients’ problems so that more than just legal options can be considered. He represented the Collier County Contractors’ Licensing Board for over fifteen years and has appeared before the Legislature, Governor and Cabinet, the Collier County Commission, City of Marco Island Council, state and federal courts and various governmental boards and agencies on behalf of clients.
Memberships (Legal)
Community Commitment and Recognition
Business Acumen
Patrick is the president and owner of Lucera, Inc., a distribution, marketing and consulting firm. Lucera was founded in 1987 and focuses on the plastics, chemical and specialty petroleum products markets. Lucera provides consulting services in international marketing, technology transfer, plant design, organization and training for companies. He was also managing partner of KC America, LLC, an international plastics distribution company. During the period he was operating these companies, he traveled to Russia over forty times and China over fifteen times. He is still doing business with both countries.
A proud Hurricane, Patrick is a graduate of the University of Miami with a BS in Chemistry and a graduate of the University Of Miami School Of Law. He moved to Collier County in 1987 from the Philadelphia area. A native Miamian, he had lived from 1978 until 1987 in the New York metropolitan area, Philadelphia area and Houston, Texas while employed in a variety of senior management positions in the specialty petroleum and related businesses.
Practice areas
Providing advice on business matters of all general types for the small business owner. Assistance in contract drafting, interpretation and litigation. Advise on structure and entities.
44 years
Representing clients in filing for bankruptcy protection under the bankruptcy code and assisting in creation of solutions for financial difficulties.
23 years
Drafting and reviewing contracts for businesses and individuals for sales transactions, employment and other areas.
44 years
Representing buyers, sellers and developers in contracts and due diligence.
34 years
Providing representation for contractors and individuals in the construction and development of real estate.
34 years
Providing holistic services for foreclosure prevention and defense.
16 years
Representing developers and individuals before governmental bodies on land use, zoning and other development related issues.
31 years
Languages spoken
English
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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FL | Member in Good Standing | 1978 | 03/13/2022 |
Legal answers | 16 |
Legal guides | 0 |
Award name | Grantor | Date Granted |
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Distinguished Alum | Leadership Collier Foundation | 2014 |
Leadership Award | Legal Aid of Collier County | 2012 |
Attorney of the Month - November 2011 | Legal Aid of Collier County | 2011 |
Attorney of the Month - February 2010 | Legal Aid of Collier County | 2010 |
Attorney of the Year | Collier County Women's Bar Association | 2009 |
Man of DIstinction | Collier County Education Foundation | 2009 |
Lifetime Achievement Award | Marco Island Chamber of Commerce | 2007 |
Community Support Award | YMCA of Marco Island | 2002 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Principal | Patrick Neale & Associates | 2010 - Present |
Attorney | Patrick H Neale, Attorney at Law | 1987 - 2010 |
President | Lucera, Inc. | 1987 - 2012 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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Florida Bar Association, Senior Lawyers Committee | Committee Member | 2013 - Present |
United Way of Collier County | Board Member | 2010 - Present |
National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys | 2008 - Present | |
Marco Island Chamber of Commerce | Board of Directors | 1995 - Present |
Collier County Bar Association | 1988 - Present |
Florida Bar Association | 1978 - Present |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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University of Miami School of Law | 1978 |
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Edward Larsen, Business Attorney on Apr 19, 2017
Relationship: Worked together on matter
I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Neale is one of the finest attorneys I have met in my 30 years of practicing law. His knowledge of the law and professionalism is without peer. He is held in very high esteem by not only the attorneys but also the Courts in Southwest Florida.
Samuel Saad, Bankruptcy and debt Attorney on Jun 3, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Pat is my go-to guy for thorny bankruptcy and consumer debt questions. He genuinely cares for his clients and seeks justice on their behalf.
Edward Larsen, Business Attorney on Apr 19, 2017
Relationship: Worked together on matter
I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Neale is one of the finest attorneys I have met in my 30 years of practicing law. His knowledge of the law and professionalism is without peer. He is held in very high esteem by not only the attorneys but also the Courts in Southwest Florida.
Samuel Saad, Bankruptcy and debt Attorney on Jun 3, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Pat is my go-to guy for thorny bankruptcy and consumer debt questions. He genuinely cares for his clients and seeks justice on their behalf.
Alberto Batista, Foreclosure Attorney on Jan 8, 2013
Relationship: Friend
Mr. Neale, a fellow U.M. graduate, is well versed in foreclosure defense law. He and his staff have been a resource to me when it comes to foreclosure defense and real estate issues.
David Pittman, Business Attorney on Nov 2, 2012
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Patrick is very professional and well versed in numerous area of business law. He can very effectively handle business matters, foreclosure matters, bankruptcy issues, and the numerous other bank work out cases that are related to these issues.