Managing Partner Neema
Neema
Amini
Neema Amini heads our transactional and contract work, as well as the firm’s business litigation. Operating out of the Austin and New York City offices, he works with a variety of enterprises — both established and emerging, and in industries such as digital health and information security technology. He has represented domestic and foreign clients, including companies and individuals, in various types of complex, high-stakes litigation in both state and federal courts.
Education
The University of Texas School of Law, J.D., 2010
Tulane University, B.A., Political Theory, Magna Cum Laude, 2006
Admitted to Practice
Texas (2011)
New York (2014)
California (2014)
Alabama (2016)
District of Columbia (2023)
Michigan (2025)
U.S. District Court, Western District of Texas
U.S. District Court, Central District of California
U.S. District Court, Northern District of California
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Michigan
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit
Supreme Court of the United States
Practice Areas
Corporate & Commercial Formation and Structuring
Civil and Commercial Litigation
Contractual Formation and Negotiation
Mergers and Acquisitions
General Business Transactions
Residential and Commercial Real Estate Transactions
Trademark and Infringement Litigation
Residential and Commercial Real Estate Litigation
Awards and Accolades
Head Counsel for the Texas Multi-District Litigation Class against Volkswagen in the Diesel Fraud matter
Rising Star / Super Lawyer (2018-2023)
Only 2.5% of active attorneys under the age of 40 or in practice 10 years or less are awarded this honor
Lagniappe
Hometown: New York City, NY
Passionate About: Sushi, Traveling with his family, Funky vintage cars, Hiking
Current Favorite Book: “Siddhartha” by Hermann Hesse
Transactional Law
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1 minute readThe Letter of Intent as a Business Sale’s Operating System: What Buyers and Sellers Should Know Before Signing
In many business acquisitions, the letter of intent, often called an LOI, memorandum of understanding, or term sheet, is treated as a preliminary document that sits somewhere between discussion and definitive contract.
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1 minute readThe Redemption Agreement as Leverage: Structuring Valuation and Risk in LLC and Limited Partnership Exits
A redemption agreement does more than set a buyout price—it defines economic cutoffs, allocates payment risk, calibrates releases, and determines whether a partner exit delivers closure or merely postpones conflict.
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1 minute readThe Texas Raw Land Playbook for Buyers and Their Brokers, Part 3: Title Insurance, Minerals, HOA Governance, and Closing Discipline
Buying raw residential land in a Texas development requires careful review of title insurance coverage, mineral rights, HOA governance structures, and closing procedures that can materially affect ownership and future use of the property. This guide explains how buyers can evaluate these issues and structure their due diligence to identify and manage title, development, and governance risks before closing.
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