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April 23, 2007
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Eckert Seamans Attorney Named Massachusetts Super Lawyers "Rising Star"
The national law firm Eckert Seamans Cherin and Mellott, LLC today announced
that Peter F. Carr, II, a member of the firm in its
Boston office, has been named a
Massachusetts Super Lawyers Rising Star for 2007 by Massachusetts Super
Lawyers magazine and Law & Politics. Selection is determined
through the independent research of Law & Politics magazine. Attorneys
chosen must be 40 years old or younger or have practiced law for 10 years or
less.
According to Law & Politics, only 2.5 percent of
Massachusetts attorneys are
honored as “Rising Stars.” The Rising Stars list is published each year in
the May issue of Boston
magazine and in
Massachusetts Super Lawyers - Rising Stars Edition.
“Being recognized and chosen by peers as a top attorney in the state is a
tremendous achievement. Peter is a zealous and effective advocate for firm
clients. We congratulate Peter in receiving this well-earned honor,” said
Anthony Moccia, the Member in Charge of the
Boston office
of Eckert Seamans.
Peter F. Carr, II, is a member in the Litigation Division of the
Boston office
of Eckert Seamans. Since joining the firm in 1995, Mr. Carr has developed
an active trial practice, and appears regularly before courts to represent
clients on a variety of litigation matters. His practice focuses on
commercial and business litigation. In addition, Mr. Carr counsels
companies and organizations on such matters as employment disputes, discharge
matters, internal policies and procedures, and general liability concerns.
Mr. Carr also has an active practice representing independent private
schools. Prior to entering private practice, Mr. Carr served as law clerk
to Chief Justice Joseph P. Warner of the Massachusetts Appeals Court. Mr.
Carr received his law degree from Suffolk University School of Law, cum
laude, and his bachelor’s degree, magna cum laude, from
Bates
College,
where he was a member of Phi Beta Kappa.
About Eckert Seamans Cherin & Mellott
Eckert Seamans Cherin & Mellott, LLC (www.eckertseamans.com), a national law firm with ten offices throughout the eastern United States, provides a full range of legal services nationwide to businesses of all sizes, institutions, municipalities, colleges and universities, government agencies and individuals. Its practice areas encompass litigation, including mass tort and products liability litigation, corporate and business law, intellectual property law, labor and employment relations, aviation law, bankruptcy and restructuring, employee benefits, environmental law, construction law, municipal finance, real estate, and tax and estate law. Eckert Seamans has offices in Pittsburgh, Harrisburg, Philadelphia, West Chester and Southpointe, Pennsylvania; Wilmington, Delaware; Morgantown, West Virginia; Boston, Massachusetts, Washington, D.C. and White Plains, New York.
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