Squire Patton Boggs is pleased to announce that Joe Alonzo has joined Squire Patton Boggs as partner in the global Litigation Practice, based in New York. Mr. Alonzo arrives from DLA Piper.

“I practiced with Joe for approximately a decade. He’s a top-notch lawyer with a strong skill set and an impressive background handling complex litigation,” said Gassan A. Baloul, partner and the leader of Directed Emerging Markets Initiatives. “Joe is a welcome addition to our very busy team, and more importantly, our clients.”

Mr. Alonzo focuses his practice on complex commercial and business litigation, professional liability, and regulatory compliance. He is an experienced civil litigator with substantial experience handling all phases of high-profile, high-stakes matters before federal and state courts; in local, state, and federal administrative proceedings; and in arbitrations and alternative dispute resolution proceedings. Mr. Alonzo also has significant experience advising clients on issues relating to and handling cases brought pursuant to the Alien Tort Statute, and has been a key member of trial teams defending a financial institution against claims under the Anti-Terrorism Act.

“I am thrilled for the opportunity to be part of a world-class litigation team and to work alongside such a deep bench of talent here at Squire Patton Boggs,” said Mr. Alonzo.