Eckert Seamans Hires Magalhaes as Commercial Litigation Member

Joao Magalhaes joined Eckert Seamans as a partner in its commercial litigation practice group in Princeton, N.J., the firm announced Tuesday.

Magalhaes represents clients in federal and state civil actions and appeals involving contractual matters, shareholder disputes, uniform commercial codes, regulatory compliance, foreign judgments, and professional malpractice, the firm said. He also advises on corporate matters including entity formation and structuring, equity sales and buybacks, labor and employment matters, and insurance coverage concerns.

He joins from Connell Foley.

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