Neil G. Hood

Neil Hood is a very strong advocate for his clients and understands how to protect their interests. He concentrates his practice on commercial leasing, real estate financing and the acquisition and disposition of office buildings, shopping centers, apartment projects and hotels. Neil’s collegial and collaborative nature makes him easy to work with, both for his clients and opposing counsel. He helps clients prioritize the key points in their transactions and get their deals across the finish line successfully.

Owners, developers, office and retail tenants and financial institutions regularly seek Neil’s representation. He works closely with them to understand their day-to-day operations, enabling him to deliver successful results.

Chambers and Partners recognize Neil as “Up and Coming” in Real Estate (District of Columbia). Clients tell Chambers that Neil is “incredibly bright, very good at explaining complex scenarios in a way that’s easy to grasp, works diligently and has a calming manner. He is able to respectfully and confidently hold his ground with the most senior of counterparty lawyers in a negotiation.”

Neil was included in the Best Lawyers “Ones to Watch” list for his work in real estate law and has been recognized by Super Lawyers as a Rising Star. He was named to the 2020 Capital Pro Bono Honor Roll, which cites attorneys who contributed at least 50 hours of pro bono service in the calendar year.

Prior to joining Shulman Rogers, Neil was Special Counsel at the Washington, DC office of Fried Frank. He is a member of the District of Columbia, Virginia and Massachusetts bars. In his free time, Neil enjoys coaching Little League, providing chauffeur services for swim lessons and playing the guitar.