Dorsey & Whitney hires four litigators from Cozen O’Connor for New York office

Global law firm Dorsey & Whitney LLP recently announced the addition of four highly experienced litigation attorneys to their New York office. Partners Jeremy Deutsch, Christian Cangiano, and Elliot Coz, along with of counsel Christopher Paolino, have brought their talent and expertise to Dorsey from Cozen O’Connor in New York.

Peter Nelson, the Managing Partner for Dorsey, expressed excitement about the exceptional litigation success and experience that the new group brings to the firm. He highlighted the value that Deutsch, Cangiano, Coz, and Paolino add to Dorsey and its expanding presence in New York.

Greg Tamkin, Co-head of Dorsey’s Trial Group, emphasized the significant boost in bench strength that the new group provides to the New York trial team. He pointed out their outstanding track record in handling complex business disputes across state and federal courts nationwide.

Jeremy Deutsch, one of the new partners, boasts extensive experience in business law, specializing in complex corporate and commercial litigation, and arbitration. His bold litigation background includes handling cases of large-scale fraud, breaches of fiduciary duty, and complex financial instrument and securities litigation. Deutsch has led trials in various U.S. federal courts, New York state courts, and private dispute resolutions. His expertise also extends to corporate transactions, mergers and acquisitions, employment agreements, and general corporate advisory services.

Christian Cangiano focuses his practice on intricate corporate and commercial litigation, arbitration, and appellate matters. He has a strong emphasis on resolving business disputes, contract disputes, and professional liability issues. His representation spans a wide range of industries, from hospitality and technology to financial services and real estate. In addition to litigation, Cangiano provides legal counsel on a variety of transactional matters, such as entity formations, contract obligations, and trademark law.

Elliot Coz specializes in corporate, commercial, and real property litigation, representing clients in federal and state courts, mediations, and arbitrations. He covers a broad spectrum of disputes involving breach of contract, fiduciary duty, corporate governance, construction issues, real estate disputes, civil rights matters, and more. Coz’s legal background also encompasses administrative proceedings and advocacy before community boards.

Christopher Paolino, as a counsel, brings his focus on complex corporate and commercial litigation, arbitration, and appeals to Dorsey’s New York office. His expertise lies in corporate disputes, post-merger conflicts, securities litigation, financial services cases, and more. Paolino has represented clients in federal and state courts, handling a variety of legal matters with precision and skill.

The team expressed their excitement about joining Dorsey, citing the firm’s robust transactional platform and nationally recognized commercial litigation practice as key factors in their decision. They look forward to contributing their skills to Dorsey’s exceptional teams and providing top-tier representation to clients.

Dorsey & Whitney LLP, with a history dating back to 1912, serves as a trusted legal partner for clients across various industries around the world. With a presence in the United States, Canada, Europe, and the Asia-Pacific region, Dorsey offers comprehensive legal and business counsel tailored to meet clients’ needs. The firm represents some of the world’s most successful companies in industries like banking, energy, healthcare, and technology, among others.