Manuel A. Palaguachi is a results-oriented litigator with significant experience litigating a wide range of complex commercial and construction claims. He is well-versed in representing Fortune 100 and Fortune 500 companies in federal and state courts throughout New York and New Jersey. Manuel is equally comfortable handling disputes before administrative agencies, including OSHA and the U.S. Department of Labor. He has secured numerous summary judgment victories for clients and has first-chair trial experience.

Before joining Wilson Elser, Manuel practiced at a national firm, primarily representing architects and engineers in professional liability litigation and defending construction managers, general contractors, and owners against New York State Labor Law claims

    Education

    • Indiana University Maurer School of Law (J.D., 2017)
      • Milton Stewart Fellowship Recipient, 2015
      • Sherman Minton Moot Court, Oral Advocacy Honors
      • Merit Scholarship Recipient
      • Latino Law Student Association
    • John Jay College of Criminal Justice (B.A. Political Science, cum laude, 2014)
      • Honors Program

    Bar Admissions

    • New York
    • New Jersey

    Court Admissions

    • U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York
    • U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York
    • U.S. District Court, Northern District of New York
    • U.S. District Court, District of New Jersey

    Professional Affiliations

    New York State Bar Association

    Languages

    • Spanish

Manuel A. Palaguachi

Manuel A. Palaguachi is a results-oriented litigator with significant experience litigating a wide range of complex commercial and construction claims. He is well-versed in representing Fortune 100 and Fortune 500 companies in federal and state courts throughout New York and New Jersey. Manuel is equally comfortable handling disputes before administrative agencies, including OSHA and the U.S. Department of Labor. He has secured numerous summary judgment victories for clients and has first-chair trial experience.

Before joining Wilson Elser, Manuel practiced at a national firm, primarily representing architects and engineers in professional liability litigation and defending construction managers, general contractors, and owners against New York State Labor Law claims

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