Hancock Estabrook Partner James J. O’Shea Joins the International Association of Defense CounselPosted on March 18, 2026 |
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Hancock Estabrook, LLP is pleased to announce that Partner James J. O’Shea has accepted an invitation to join the International Association of Defense Counsel (IADC), the preeminent invitation-only global legal organization for attorneys who represent corporate and insurance interests.
Mr. O’Shea focuses his practice on complex civil litigation in federal and New York State courts representing clients in sophisticated corporate disputes including dissolutions of both public and private entities, shareholder derivative suits, bankruptcy and restructuring matters, construction litigation, environmental (CERCLA) litigation, fiduciary/estate litigation, and defense of personal injury claims. In an advisory role, Mr. O’Shea often provides counsel to the Firm’s clients regarding risk management, employment, tax, corporate organization and dispute resolution prior to litigation.
The IADC is the preeminent invitation-only global legal organization for attorneys who represent corporate and insurance interests. Founded in 1920, the IADC’s members hail from six continents, 51 countries and territories, and all 50 U.S. states. The core purposes of the IADC are to enhance the development of skills, promote professionalism, and facilitate camaraderie among its members, their clients, as well as the broader civil justice community. For more information, visit www.iadclaw.org.
Hancock Estabrook, LLP is committed to providing excellent service to clients throughout New York State. The Firm provides a broad range of legal services and representation across a variety of industries, disciplines and practice areas, proudly serving as trusted advisors to large corporations, small and medium-sized businesses, nonprofit institutions, governmental entities and individuals. For more information about the Firm and its legal services, visit www.hancocklaw.com.
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