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Tyler O’Connell is a partner in the Corporate and Commercial Litigation group. He represents companies, members of management and investors in business disputes before the Delaware courts. Tyler also counsels directors, officers and managers of Delaware business entities in connection with transactions that involve litigation risk. Tyler has represented parties in the Delaware Court of Chancery in disputes over the ownership, control, and management of Delaware business entities, includ...

Ericka F. Johnson is the chair of the restructuring and reorganization practice at Bayard. She advises companies and creditors to maximize the value of assets/recoveries whether it is through an in-court or out-of-court financial restructuring or dissolution. Ericka also helps buyers navigate the purchase of distressed assets and directors and officers in understanding fiduciary duties in an insolvency setting. She is a top advocate with a diverse practice spanning a wide range of industries....

James J. Gallagher, II focuses on business and tax matters, estate planning , elder law, and trusts and estates. He advises individuals, families, business owners, and closely held companies on a broad range of legal and tax-related matters, including business formation, governance, succession planning, and wealth preservation strategies. Jim counsels clients on Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships), Closely Held Companies and Family Business Law, Tax Law, Elder Law, and Tr...

Heather A. Long is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs and Workers' Compensation Law - Claimants. Heather A. practices law in Odessa, Delaware Best Lawyers has recognized Heather A. Long since 2023. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Heather A. Long is held by other lawyers.

Matthew R. Fogg focuses on Personal Injury Litigation , Product Liability Litigation , and Workers' Compensation Law . He represents individuals and families throughout Delaware in matters involving serious injuries, workplace accidents, and product-related claims. Based in Wilmington, Matt has been recognized by Best Lawyers since 2021 for his work in Delaware personal injury litigation, product liability litigation, and workers' compensation law. This recognition is based on peer review wit...

Anthony W. Clark has handled high-profile bankruptcy-related matters for diverse industry giants with transactions ranging in the multibillions. With decades of experience representing debtors, creditors, and acquirers, he regularly advises on corporate, securities, and general litigation matters. The former head of a major law firm’s Delaware Corporate Restructuring & Bankruptcy and Bankruptcy Litigation Practice for more than 25 years, he focuses his practice on Chapter 11 debtor ...

Silvia A. Shin is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Public Finance Law. Silvia A. practices law in Wilmington, Delaware Best Lawyers has recognized Silvia A. Shin since 2026. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Silvia A. Shin is held by other lawyers.

Chase Brockstedt is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Environmental Law, Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs, Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs and Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs. Chase practices law in Lewes, Delaware Best Lawyers has recognized Chase Brockstedt since 2019. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the profes...

Michele brings extensive experience to her practice which has resulted in recognitions and honors including being named by her peers in Delaware Today Magazine as a Top Lawyer in the area of Labor & Employment Law.While with Wier & Allen, P.A., Michele contributed to the firm being recognized by U.S. News and World Report with a Best Law Firm designation in the area of Employment and Labor Law. Michele was also recently honored by being selected by Speaker Pete Schwartzkopft to be a m...

Gretchen S. Knight leads the firm’s Delaware family law practice at Morris James LLP. For more than twenty-five years, she has represented individuals and families in the Delaware Family Court in New Castle, Kent, and Sussex Counties. Gretchen represents clients in a broad range of family law matters, including: Divorce Division of Marital Property Alimony and Spousal Support Premarital Agreements Child Custody and Visitation Child Support Guardianship of Children Adoptions by Relatives...