Collins J. Seitz Jr. was sworn in for his first term as chief justice of the Delaware Supreme Court, according to a court press release.

Retired Delaware Supreme Court Chief Justice Leo E. Strine Jr. administered the oath of office during the ceremony, which took place at the New Castle Courthouse. 

Seitz became a Delaware Supreme Court justice in 2015 following a nomination from Gov. Jack Markell. 

Before joining the court, Seitz was a founding partner of Seitz Ross Aronstam & Moritz. As a litigator, he handled corporate, commercial and intellectual property matters. He also worked for Connolly Bove Lodge & Hutz for over 30 years.