Neil Cleary has joined Genova Burns as counsel to spearhead the firm’s White Collar Crime practice and enhance its Litigation and Corporate Investigations teams.
Cleary brings more than 20 years of legal and prosecutorial experience, positioning Genova Burns to offer its clients unparalleled insight into high-stakes litigation, corporate compliance and regulatory matters.
“We are thrilled to welcome Neil to our team at Genova Burns,” Managing Partner James Burns said. “His extensive prosecutorial experience and deep understanding of white-collar crime and corporate investigations will significantly benefit our clients as they navigate today’s complex legal landscape. Neil’s experience will be instrumental in providing our clients with strategic counsel and effective solutions.”
Prior to joining Genova Burns, Cleary served as the first assistant prosecutor at the Passaic County Prosecutor’s Office, overseeing the operations of a team comprising over 175 legal and investigative professionals. His role included managing complex case assignments, collaborating with law enforcement agencies at multiple levels, and directing internal affairs investigations.
Cleary’s leadership and strategic oversight of high-profile cases underscore his capacity for navigating intricate legal matters in white-collar litigation and corporate investigations.
Throughout his career with the Passaic County prosecutor’s office, Cleary held prominent roles, including chief assistant prosecutor and senior assistant prosecutor, managing post-indictment cases and overseeing the agency’s Trial Unit. Additionally, since 2003, he has been certified as an instructor by the Police Training Commission, where he imparts critical criminal law knowledge to cadets.
Cleary received his Juris Doctor from New England Law in Boston and holds a B.A. in Political Science from Rowan University
