As Delaware courts continue to see activity in corporate litigation and bankruptcy, Am Law 100 firm Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith has launched a presence in the state, bringing on the former head of Eckert Seamans Cherin & Mellott’s Wilmington office to take the lead.

Francis G.X. Pileggi joined Lewis Brisbois as managing partner of the new office May 1, the firm announced Thursday. Associate Chauna Abner made the move along with him, as well as his longtime administrative assistant.