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Nicholas Magali

Nicholas Magali

Counsel

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Nicholas Magali

Nicholas Magali

Counsel

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Profile & Experience

Regional experience
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Nicholas Magali handles a variety of matters involving aviation, insurance, products liability and general commercial disputes. He serves clients, including international airlines and other aviation stakeholders, commercial property owners, disability insurers and individuals. For over 20 years, Nicholas has litigated in both state and federal courts in various US jurisdictions, as well as in arbitration and mediation.

He has extensive experience litigating high-exposure cases involving personal injury and wrongful death, property and cargo damage, first-party insurance coverage claims and alleged civil rights violations. Nicholas guides clients through regulatory proceedings in front of the DOT, FAA and TSA, and in the enforcement of international arbitration awards and judgments. He has experience in all phases of litigation, including appeals.

Admissions

  • New York
  • US District Courts for the Eastern and Southern Districts of New York

Education

  • J.D., Hofstra University School of Law, 1994
  • B.A., cum laude, Fordham University, 1991

Memberships

  • Federal Bar Council
  • New York State Trial Lawyers Association
  • American Bar Associations
  • New York City Bar Association
Experience
  • Obtained dismissal of action in US court for European airline based upon Foreign Sovereign Immunities Act, Hague Convention and US jurisdictional law.
  • Advised international petroleum company regarding US law governing its contractual obligations to bankrupt supplier in multimillion dollar transaction.
  • Defended international airline in US action brought by decedent's estate for physical injury and damages that occurred during repatriation to the UK.
  • Advised international airline engaged in US crash litigation regarding US law regulating conduct of attorneys.
Sectors

Sectors

  • Aviation & Aerospace

  • Insurance

Services

Services

  • Commercial Disputes