Mr. Eckert hails from Lancaster, PA. An alumnus of Manheim Township High School, he graduated from Villanova University in 2003. He went on to receive his J.D. from Villanova University School of Law in 2006, followed by a yearlong clerkship with the President Judge of Lancaster County, Judge Louis J. Farina. Mr. Eckert has also been admitted to the Pennsylvania and Lancaster County Bar Associations. When asked what drew him to Buckley Brion, Mr. Eckert responded that he was impressed with the team-oriented atmosphere, as well as the opportunity to be "hands-on" with his cases almost immediately, a plus for a first-year associate. Mr. Eckert lives in West Chester with his golden retriever, Briggs, and enjoys playing football, basketball, baseball and golf. His practice will focus on civil litigation. 118 W. MARKET STREET SUITE 300 WEST CHESTER, PA 19382-2928 (610) 436-4400 Ext.111 (610) 436-6179 FAX aeckert@buckleyllp.com