Montchanin Lawyers

Kimberly Hoffman uses her 20+ years of experience to serve as lead counsel in real estate, healthcare and government relations matters. She has assisted clients with strategic planning, legislation, documentation, and formal proceedings before courts, federal, state, and local agencies, including Congress. She is the only Delaware attorney recognized as a Top Lawyer by Delaware Today in the areas of both Zoning and Healthcare law. Kimberly represents a diverse group of businesses and high-net-worth individuals, including publicly traded companies, physician groups, health care IT providers, developers and construction companies, schools, telecommunications carriers, banks, churches, and investors. She project manages multifaceted legal...

Elizabeth (“Beth”) Graham is a principal at Grant & Eisenhofer. She leads the firm’s complex pharmaceutical and medical device litigation practice and serves as a member of the firm’s Executive Committee. Ms. Graham has spent most of her career as a plaintiffs’ lawyer advocating for the rights of individuals, families and small businesses harmed by large corporations. Ms. Graham’s expertise spans the practice areas of mass tort, consumer fraud, product liability, environmental, business torts, and sexual assault and retaliation claims. She has served as Lead Counsel in multi-million dollar cases, has acted as a member of various Plaintiffs’ Executive Committees in...

Tyler J. Waad, Esq. earned in Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from Delaware Law School – Widener University, graduating cum laude, and is admitted to the Bar of the Delaware Supreme Court for the state of Delaware. Prior to earning his J.D., Mr. Waad studied in the Alfred Lerner School of Business at the University of Delaware and received his B.S. degrees in both Finance and Economics. While in law school, Mr. Waad was a member of the Moot Court Honors Society, the Vice President of Moe Levine Trial Advocacy Honors Society, Vice President of the American Association for Justice and...

Adam Gomez is a principal at Grant & Eisenhofer where he focuses on complex pharmaceutical medical device litigation and environmental litigation. Prior to joining G&E, Mr. Gomez was an associate at a national defense litigation firm where he defended clients in catastrophic personal injury, products liability, professional liability, and civil rights litigation. Mr. Gomez’s key roles include Chair of the Insurance Committee representing residents and businesses harmed by the catastrophic gas explosions in Merrimack Valley of Massachusetts caused by the negligence of Columbia Gas and NiSource; a Chair of the Discovery Committee in the Gilead Tenofovir Cases, California Judicial Council Coordinated...

John Newcomer practices in the areas of real estate and commercial litigation. His experience in these dual fields provides his clients with a rare perspective in dealing with complex real estate and business matters. Understanding the dynamics of litigation, and how it impacts his clients’ business strategies, gives John the ability to draft transactional documents with an eye towards avoiding problems before they arise. John chairs Morris James' Real Estate Group. In his real estate practice, he represents landowners and developers in the acquisition, improvement and financing of properties in Delaware, including hotels, medical and assisted living facilities, apartments, shopping centers...

Michael Galbraith is an attorney and director at Cooch and Taylor P.A. in Wilmington, Delaware. Mr. Galbraith focuses his practice exclusively on representing individuals injured in various personal injury and workers’ compensation cases, serving clients throughout Delaware who have been injured or lost a loved one due to negligence.

Mr. Galbraith has more than a decade of extensive litigation experience and provides committed and dedicated representation to his clients. Over his time in practice, he has handled matters involving motor vehicle accidents, industrial accidents and work-related injuries, insurance coverage disputes, premises liability and products liability.

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Robert Jacobs co-founded Jacobs & Crumplar in 1981. After graduating from City College of the City University of New York in 1963 with a Bachelor of Science in chemical engineering and receiving his law degree from Temple University in 1968, Bob practiced with the Wilmington law firm of Bader, Dorsey & Kreshtool before forming Jacobs & Crumplar. Jacobs applies his knowledge in chemical engineering to a variety of patent litigation cases. His experiences and successes in both engineering and patent litigation have made him an effective attorney in both State and Federal Courts.

Jill Spevack Di Sciullo is an experienced, passionate, and trustworthy family law attorney who guides clients through all aspects of complex family law and domestic relations matters. With more than 20 years of experience, Jill offers a strategic approach to resolving disputes and works to achieve positive results through negotiation and advocacy. She is widely recognized for her compassion and commitment to seeking the best outcome for each client. Jill is an attorney in the Family Law practice at Morris James. She has extensive experience representing clients in New Castle, Kent, and Sussex Counties. She assists clients who have a variety...

Samantha Mertz is senior counsel at Grant & Eisenhofer, where her primary area of practice is complex pharmaceutical and medical device litigation. She handles all phases of mass tort and personal injury litigation from commencement through trial. Ms. Mertz has focused much of her practice on manufacturers of pharmaceuticals and medical devices that have harmed women and children, including Risperdal, Zofran, Transvaginal Mesh, and Essure, and represents victims of the PG&E Camp Wildfire. She is adept at caring for clients who are at their most vulnerable. Ms. Mertz’s key roles include service on the Law and Briefing Committee...

Albert Carroll is a partner of Morris James LLP and serves as Vice Chair of the Firm's Corporate and Commercial Litigation group. Albert focuses his practice on litigation involving corporations and alternative entities formed under Delaware law. He litigates fiduciary duty claims, contract disputes, M&A challenges, and summary proceedings under Delaware's business statutes in the Delaware Court of Chancery and the Delaware Supreme Court. Albert also represents clients in contract or business tort litigation in Delaware federal court, the Delaware Superior Court, and arbitrations under Delaware law. Another component of Albert's practice includes advising boards of directors, special committees, managers, or...

Mr. Ferry was born in Wilmington, Delaware and attended Salesianum School. He received a Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice & Sociology from University of Delaware in 2008, and graduated cum laude from Widener University School of Law in 2012. During his time at Widener Law, Brian served as an Articles Editor for the Widener Law Review, was recognized as a Widener Merit Scholar, and worked as a law clerk at Ferry Joseph. Brian focuses his practice on estates, probate, guardianships, wills, trusts, contract disputes and litigation.

Seth H. Yeager, Associate in Reger Rizzo & Darnall’s Wilmington, Delaware office, concentrates his practice in the area of civil litigation. He has extensive litigation experience in Delaware, New Jersey and Maryland state courts.

While in law school, Mr. Yeager interned for the Office of the Public Defender in Ft. Lauderdale, FL and also clerked for Pepco Holdings, Inc. in Wilmington, DE. After graduating from Widener University School of Law and Business Administration in 2010, he served as the Judicial Law Clerk to The Honorable Charles W. Welch, III and The Honorable Anne Hartnett Reigle of the Kent County Court...

Christopher is an attorney in the Bankruptcy and Restructuring group at Morris James LLP. He focuses his practice on commercial contract disputes, business restructuring, and insolvency issues. Prior to joining Morris James, Christopher was a judicial law clerk to The Honorable Brenda A. Sexton of the Circuit Court of Maryland. He received his Juris Doctorate Degree from Widener University Delaware Law School in 2022. During law school, Christopher was a judicial extern to The Honorable Vivian L. Medinilla and a Summer Associate for Allen and Associates. He also was a member of the Delaware Journal of Corporate Law, the Moot Court,...

Since 2010, Jenny Kasen has been representing debtors, creditors and various other stakeholders in connection with chapter 7, chapter 11, chapter 12 and chapter 13 bankruptcy proceedings before the United States Bankruptcy Courts in New Jersey, Delaware, Pennsylvania and Florida. Ms. Kasen has extensive experience litigating a vast array of contested matters, including, but not limited to chapter 11 first day motions, objections to confirmation, motions to cramdown/strip off/avoid liens, motions to modify/expunge claims, § 363 sale motions, motions to dismiss/convert, motions to modify plan post-confirmation and motions for sanctions in connection with stay violation. Ms. Kasen also focuses a...

Dennis D. Ferri, Of Counsel to the Wilmington, Delaware office of Reger Rizzo & Darnall, has been an active trial lawyer for 43 years. Over those years, he has tried to conclusion nearly 100 cases in Delaware’s State and Federal Courts, obtaining excellent results for his clients. Dennis has earned the respect of lawyers and Judges for his trial skills and his professionalism. His areas of practice have included general liability, personal injury (plaintiff and defense), product liability and professional liability - primarily medical negligence. Mr. Ferri has practiced law in both small and large law firm settings. Most recently,...

Jim McMackin chairs Morris James Employment Law and Education practice. He provides comprehensive legal representation to Delaware’s school districts, numerous municipalities, and private employers. Jim routinely functions as primary counsel in state and federal court and arbitrations concerning wage and hour claims, constitutional claims, discrimination claims, labor grievances, alleged unfair labor practice actions, and employment contract disputes. His clients frequently consult with him for advice and counseling, policy drafting, and compliance audits and reviews. The depth of Jim’s legal experience distinguishes him and gives his clients a unique advantage. Jim’s peers recognize him as a leader in the field of employment...

Michael J. Duffy is an associate in Montgomery McCracken’s Business Department. He focuses his practice on general corporate matters, with a concentration on government contracting, intellectual property, finance, consulting, employment, real estate, and corporate governance. Michael has extensive experience with a wide variety of business transactions, from initial contact with transaction targets and indications of interest, through to closing and post-transactional events. Michael has represented businesses in a broad range of industries including pharmaceutical distribution and research, technology, construction, and real estate, in matters of negotiating and drafting organizational documents, distribution agreements, independent contractor agreements, construction agreements and purchase agreements, as...

Stuart Grant of Delaware is an internationally recognized business leader, litigator and legal investor. Prior to founding Bench Walk Advisors, he co-founded and served as Managing Director of Grant & Eisenhofer P.A., which grew under his leadership and capital investment into one of the world’s most formidable plaintiff advocacy firms. He recently retired from Grant & Eisenhofer to devote his professional time to BWA.

Eric J. Monzo focuses on issues relating to business restructuring and insolvency. He regularly represents a wide range of stakeholders with a focus on official and unofficial committees, indenture trustees, commercial creditors and lender groups, in addition to, corporate debtors and their independent and special committee management. Eric is widely recognized by clients and peers for his preeminent legal ability and creative solutions. Clients regard him as a true professional, who is fully prepared and focused on the business objectives. Eric handles matters relating to the restructuring and liquidation of companies in a broad range of industries with experience...

Rachel is an attorney at Nitsche & Fredricks LLC practicing in the areas of personal injury and workers' compensation. Rachel was born in Annapolis, Maryland. She attended Iowa State University, obtaining her B.A. in 2003 in Political Science and International Studies. She studied law at Penn State's Dickinson School of law where she served as an Editor on the yearbook of Arbitration and Mediation. Ms. Allen received her J.D. in 2010 and was admitted to the bar of the State of Delaware in March 2011. Rachel served as a Certified Legal Intern with the Penn State Family Law Clinic in 2009...

Lewis C. Ledyard, III is a member of Morris James’ Business Transactions, Strategic Planning and Counseling Practice, a group that has been involved in over $100 Billion in financings for a wide range of clients. Lew focuses primarily on the organization and operation of statutory and common law trusts, limited liability companies, and other Delaware business entities in commercial and business transactions, used predominantly in commercial aviation and infrastructure finance. His practice also includes acting as Delaware counsel to banks, trustees, financial institutions, and other parties in domestic and cross-border transactions such as leveraged leases and asset-backed securitizations. Experience: • Representing financial institutions acting...

Jonathan Strauss is a partner in Morris James’ Business Transactions, Strategic Planning and Counseling Practice, a group that has been involved in over $100 Billion in financings for a wide range of clients. Jonathan counsels clients on the formation, use and governance of limited liability companies, statutory and common law trusts, partnerships, and corporations in a variety of transactions including in complex financing transactions. He also provides third-party legal opinions regarding Delaware law related to those entities. He acts as Delaware counsel to local and national financial institutions, trustees, and other parties, and advises and guides them in a range...

Brya Keilson is a Partner of Morris James LLP, Vice Chair of the Firm's Bankruptcy and Restructuring group. She counsels clients on commercial bankruptcy, restructuring, and insolvency matters. She represents Chapter 11 debtors, insurers in all facets of bankruptcy-related issues, creditors' committees, liquidating trustees, trade creditors, and financial institutions, purchasers of assets, and both plaintiffs and defendants in numerous avoidance actions, including preference and fraudulent transfer actions. Outside of bankruptcy, Brya represents receivers and assignees in assignments for the benefit of creditors. She represents corporate clients in asset purchase deals and banks in front-end lending and workouts. Brya has experience in...

Bill Bowser has represented both private and public employers on a full range of labor and employment matters for over 20 years and is ranked as a top employment lawyer in Delaware by Chambers USA and The Best Lawyers in America. Bill joined Young Conaway in 1993, after over four years as New Castle County Attorney. Bill defends employers in employment discrimination, wrongful termination, and "whistleblower" lawsuits in state and federal courts. Bill has vast experience in representing employers in collective bargaining and administrative proceedings before the NLRB, EEOC, the Delaware Department of Labor, and other government agencies. He assists...

When you’ve been injured or lost a loved one due to an accident on the road, in the workplace or due to medical malpractice, you want an attorney who understands your claim and the best strategy to secure compensation. At McCann & Wall, LLC, our Philadelphia personal injury lawyers bring an individualized level of attention to every case, along with a unique and valuable perspective as former legal counsel for insurance companies. We’ve successfully claimed numerous multi-million dollar settlements for clients in Pennsylvania, Delaware and New Jersey and would be happy to discuss your case.

Samuel Bashman is a member of the Corporate and Commercial Litigation Group at Morris James LLP. He focuses his practice on corporate and complex commercial litigation for business entities formed under Delaware law. During law school, Samuel completed an externship at the Civil Division of the United States Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of New York, where he assisted in the investigation and litigation of civil cases in Manhattan's federal courthouse. Practice areas: • Business Torts • Contract Litigation • Corporate and Fiduciary Litigation • LLC, LP, Partnership Litigation sbashman@morrisjames.com 302.888.6890

Jeff Waxman represents debtors, official committees of unsecured creditors, official committees of equity holders, secured creditors, plan administrators, liquidating trustees, purchasers of assets, and a wide variety of creditor constituencies and interested parties in Chapter 11 cases. Jeff also represents Chapter 7 trustees, and plaintiffs, and defendants in bankruptcy-related preference and fraudulent transfer litigation. Prior to entering private practice, Jeff served as a law clerk to The Honorable Mary F. Walrath, U.S. Bankruptcy Court, District of Delaware, and to The Honorable Michael J. Kaplan, U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Western District of New York. Jeff co-chairs Morris James’ Small Businesses and Start-Ups Group which...

Jim Tobia began practicing law in Delaware in 1998, focusing on corporate and commercial litigation with Richards, Layton & Finger, P.A. and later focusing on corporate litigation with Potter, Anderson & Corroon, LLP, two of Delaware's oldest firms and worldwide leaders in corporate governance and litigation. In between his time with those firms, Jim practiced with The Bayard Firm, P.A., (now Bayard P.A.), where, Jim also participated in litigation related to Bankrupt debtors, including prosecution of bankruptcy preference and avoidance actions, in addition to continuation of his corporate and commercial litigation practice. After forming the Law Office of James Tobia, LLC...

Sindhu Daniel is a principal at Grant & Eisenhofer where she focuses on complex pharmaceutical and medical device litigation. Ms. Daniel has been handling pharmaceutical drug and device cases for over 20 years. Prior to G&E, Ms. Daniel was a Shareholder at a national plaintiffs’ law firm managing the Pharmaceutical Litigation Group. She has served in leadership on multiple MDLs, including the Plaintiffs’ Steering Committee for the 3M Combat Arms Earplug Products Liability Litigation, the Elmiron MDL, the Talc and Proton Pump Inhibitor MDLs, the Gilead Tenofovir JCCP, and the Essure JCCP, which resulted in a $1.6 billion settlement in overall...

Mr. Dailey represents businesses and business owners in disputes that arise out of mergers and acquisitions, disagreements between owners, damaged customer or client relationships, improper actions taken by competitors, or investigations by regulators such as the SEC or PCAOB. Over the years he has become known for his ability to explain complex transactions and relationships in plain language that average people and judges understand.

Joseph Leonard is an eDiscovery attorney in the Corporate and Commercial Litigation Group at Morris James. His practice involves partnering with in-house legal, IT, records management teams, and outside technology vendors, to provide start-to-finish litigation management. He is a seasoned attorney with extensive experience representing clients in matters related to internal investigations, data breach, electronic discovery and document retention. Joseph’s practice also includes managing large scale and complex document review projects. Practice areas: eDiscovery Corporate and Fiduciary Litigation jleonard@morrisjames.com 302.888.6872

Lisa, a director at Ferry Joseph, P.A., concentrates her practice on the areas of estate planning, estate and trust administration and litigation, elder law, including but not limited to guardianship actions, commercial bankruptcy and business formation and documentation. Lisa routinely represents individuals, businesses, executors/personal representatives, trustees, Chapter 7 trustees, litigation/liquidation trustees, plan administrators and municipalities in various matters throughout Delaware. Additionally, Lisa often serves as a court appointed attorney ad litem in guardianship actions and represents clients through Delaware Volunteer Legal Services. Lisa has been certified as a mediator by the Superior Court for the State of...

Adam Stoltz is an associate at Grant & Eisenhofer where he focuses on complex pharmaceutical and medical device litigation as well as environmental litigation. Prior to joining G&E, Mr. Stoltz was an associate at the New York office of a national litigation firm where he represented individuals and municipalities in products liability, personal injury, and civil rights litigation. In addition to representing victims of human trafficking, Mr. Stoltz has also worked to hold corporate wrongdoers accountable for their role in the opioid epidemic, including conducting depositions of key corporate executives at the nation’s fourth largest drug distributor.

The Williams Law Firm leads business owners to attain goals. The firm advises business owners with sophisticated business and estate planning and litigation at reasonable rates. You can trust us when the most important things in your life are on the line: everything you own and everyone you love. John Williams is Vice President of the firm. He is known nationwide as an expert on the Delaware Series LLC. He has presented many lectures on the topic and has consulted with the Uniform Laws Counsel on proposed series provisions to be added to the uniform LLC Act. He also has experience...