Neil is, and always has been, a trial lawyer. He has been privileged to practice law since 1958, spending 50 years of his career with the same firm. He has experience in every aspect of civil trials, with an emphasis on defense. He has enthusiastically contributed his time and service to the bar and to his community throughout his career. News and Verdicts Pretzel & Stouffer, Chartered, Celebrates 65 Years Recognition and Appointments DRI™ Service Award Named in Best Lawyers® for 25 years Laureate of the Academy of Illinois Lawyers Professional Affiliations Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers Past president, International Association of Defense Counsel Past president, Society of Trial Lawyers Past member, Review Board of the Attorney Registration & Disciplinary Commission of the Supreme Court of Illinois Member, Illinois Supreme Court Committee on Jury Instructions in Civil Cases, 2001 to present Illinois Board of Admissions to the Bar President, 2009-2010 Member, 2001 to present Member, Illinois State Bar Association Standing Committee on Federal Judicial Appointments, 1983-1986 Saint Francis Hospital, Evanston, Ill. Board member, 1984-1995 Chairman, 1994-1995 U.S. Marine Corps Reserve, 1951-1958 |