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Mr. Hagans, an associate in the firm’s New York office, is an experienced civil litigator. He handles a wide range of complex matters, including general products liability, toxic torts, and multidistrict litigation. His practice encompasses claims involving manufacturing defects, product design defects, and exposure to hazardous substances.
Mr. Hagans is involved in all stages of litigation, from early case evaluation through trial preparation and resolution. He has conducted and defended depositions of both fact and expert witnesses, successfully argued dispositive and pre-trial motions, and participated in arbitration and mediation proceedings. His strategic approach and courtroom experience have contributed to favorable outcomes for clients in both individual and coordinated litigation settings.
Mr. Hagans also has experience defending claims arising from motor vehicle accidents, construction site injuries, and negligent construction and repair. His broad litigation background and attention to detail make him a trusted advocate for clients navigating complex legal challenges.
Credentials
Education
The George Washington University Law School (J.D.)
- Recipient, Pro Bono Excellence in Service Award
- Student Attorney, The George Washington University Law School Public Justice Advocacy Clinic
- Black Law Students Association
George Mason University (B.A., cum laude)
Professional Admissions
State of New Jersey
State of New York
District of Columbia
United States District Court for the District of New Jersey
United States District Court for the Southern District of New York
United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York
United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit
Professional Activities
Garden State Bar Association
Middlesex County Bar Association
National Bar Association
Leadership Council on Legal Diversity
Participant, 2023 Pathfinder Program
Judicial Clerkship(s)
Judicial intern to the Honorable Gerald Bruce Lee, United States District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia, Alexandria, VA, January-April 2017
Civic/Charitable Activities
Boy Scouts of America, Eagle Scout
Legal Employment
Intern in the United States Department of Justice, Office of the Attorney General Civil Division