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Corporate attorney Wilson Neely has provided his services to clients of Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP since 1982. Promoted to Partner in 1991, he initially joined the 820-lawyer firm as an Associate. Based in New York City, Simpson Thacher & Bartlett maintains US satellite offices in Houston, Texas; Washington, D.C.; and Los Angeles and Palo Alto, California. Worldwide, the firm provides consultation and litigation from its offices in London, Beijing, Hong Kong, São Paolo, and Tokyo. Wilson Neely offers particular expertise in securities law, as well as private and public mergers and acquisitions.

As a 2011 New York Super Lawyer, Wilson Neely received recognition of his professional achievement. The designation comes from a combination of peer nominations and evaluations, along with independent research conducted by the Super Lawyers rating service. Chambers USA included Wilson Neely on its list of America’s Leading Lawyers for Business for his efforts in private equity buyouts across the country. He also received the honor of Dealmaker of the Week from The Am Law Daily. At Simpson Thacher, he chairs the Compensation Committee and serves a member of the Finance Committee.

Wilson Neely earned his Juris Doctor with honors from The University of Texas School of Law in Austin. He obtained his Bachelor of Arts cum laude from Dartmouth College, an Ivy League institution located in Hanover, New Hampshire. While there, he was a Rufus Choate Scholar.

Mr. Neely’s professional affiliations include membership in the New York State Bar Association. He also serves on the Board of Trustees for ReadWorks of the Urban Education Exchange and Union Church of Pocantico Hills. A Dallas native, he now resides in New York City with his family.

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Family Campgrounds in the New York Catskills

New York City residents have access to a number of campgrounds that are perfect for family camping adventures. One of the best places for families looking to travel upstate is the Catskills. During the summer, families can generally reach the mountains before the sun sets, even in Friday evening traffic. The area has multiple New York State campgrounds, which consistently offer showers with hot and cold water, toilets, and grills for public use.

One great campground is Little Pond, located on the western side of the Catskills mountain range. The site offers a 13-acre pond complete with a swimming beach, as well as streams that families can explore with rented canoes and rowboats. In addition, the famous fly-fishing spot, Beaverkill River, is very close to the site. Adventurous families can choose to hike or canoe their gear into “remote” areas that do not allow cars.

Another good option for families is Mongaup Pond, the largest body of water in the Catskills. This location has much to offer, including a large, festive campground that teems with activity; children’s nature programs run by park rangers; and an ice cream truck that tours the campground twice daily. Families can also explore the nearby Catskill Fish Hatchery.