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Eric P Magnuson

Eric P Magnuson

USA 2026

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Eric Magnuson litigates high-stakes commercial disputes in state and federal courts. He tries cases, argues appeals, and leads dispositive strategy. His practice includes class-action defense, business and fiduciary disputes, insurance litigation, and other matters involving significant financial or regulatory exposure. Clients engage him to assess risk early, sequence litigation decisions, and position cases for favorable resolution through structured analysis grounded in judgment.

Eric co-chairs the firm’s Business Litigation Practice Group. He was named a 2024 “Go To Business Litigation Lawyer” by Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly and is regularly quoted by the publication on civil procedure, evidentiary practice, and fiduciary law. He chairs the firm’s Professional Responsibility Committee and serves on its AI Committee. He is Senior Editor of the BLS Blog and serves on the Massachusetts Advisory Council of the New England Legal Foundation.

Personal

J.D., cum laude, University of Arizona James E. Rogers College of Law; B.A., Calvin College.

Chambers Review

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Chambers Guide to the USA

Litigation: General Commercial - Massachusetts

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Band 3

Individual Editorial

Eric Magnuson has substantive experience in commercial litigation, including litigating bankruptcy matters and a raft of business disputes.

Strengths

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  • Eric is bright, practical, efficient and end goal-oriented.

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  • Eric is simply great. Clients love working with him.

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  • Eric is a smart, practical and extremely responsive lawyer.

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  • Eric has a laser focus on that which is in his client's best interests. He is responsive, thoughtful and engaging.

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  • Eric Magnuson is a well respected attorney in litigation.

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