Squire Patton Boggs is pleased to announce the addition of partner Dorian Daggs into the firm’s global Litigation Practice resident in Miami. He joins from a boutique litigation firm after serving as in-house counsel for nearly a decade at NextEra Energy Resources.
Mr. Daggs focuses his practice on litigating and resolving a wide array of disputes. In private practice, he has defended manufacturers of automobiles, pharmaceuticals and tobacco products in personal injury and wrongful death matters throughout the US. He also has a robust commercial litigation practice representing businesses in contract matters, commercial landlord-tenant disputes, commercial foreclosure cases and difficult business divorces.
As in-house counsel, Mr. Daggs represented the largest developer, owner and operator of renewable energy installations in North America, NextEra Energy Resources, in all phases of acquisition, development and construction of renewable energy facilities, challenges relating to environmental and other permitting issues, commercial and contract claims with stakeholders, energy marketing and trading issues, and warranty and negligence claims with vendors. He also served as senior director in the company’s competitive transmission business.
“Dorian is a seasoned lawyer with extensive experience litigating high-stakes matters both in private practice and in-house, which makes him well-suited to join our global platform and advise clients across various practices and geographies,” said Scott Kane, co-chair of the firm’s global Litigation Practice.
Miami Managing Partner Andrew Kruppa added, “Dorian is well-known to the firm, having worked with us on various substantial matters over a number of years. He brings deep subject matter expertise in several key industries and is a highly skilled litigator who has garnered the deepest respect of his clients. Dorian is a natural fit and we are delighted to welcome him to the firm.”
Mr. Daggs also commented, “I have known and worked alongside lawyers from the firm for many years and have a great respect for the team’s professionalism and dedication to driving successful outcomes for clients. Joining a firm of this scale will enable me to grow my litigation portfolio and develop opportunities for other practices. I am excited to join the team.”
Mr. Daggs earned his JD from Georgetown University Law Center and his BA summa cum laude from Howard University.
This news story was originally published on the firm’s website.