James E. Cecchi, a Litigation Partner, specializes in complex civil and chancery litigation in both federal and state courts including class action and multidistrict litigation. Mr. Cecchi joined the firm in 1994 after serving in the US Department of Justice as an Assistant US Attorney for the District of New Jersey. Mr. Cecchi participated in significant criminal prosecutions involving money laundering, narcotics smuggling and violations of federal firearms laws. Prior to his entry to the Department Justice, from 1989-1991, Mr. Cecchi served as a law clerk to the Honorable Nicholas H. Politan in the United States District Court, District of New Jersey. Colgate University, B.A. 1986 Fordham University School of Law, J.D, 1989