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Chuck N. Kunz is a partner at Morris James LLP in Wilmington, Delaware. For nearly 25 years, he has represented secured and unsecured creditors, asset purchasers, trustees, lenders, and other parties in bankruptcy matters and commercial litigation in courts across the country, with a substantial focus on Delaware state and federal courts. Chuck’s practice includes Delaware bankruptcy and insolvency law and bankruptcy litigation . He advises clients in Chapter 11 proceedings, bankruptcy-...

John H. Newcomer, Jr. 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 ...

Samuel Bashman is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Commercial Litigation. Samuel practices law in Wilmington, Delaware Best Lawyers has recognized Samuel Bashman since 2024. 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 Samuel Bashman is held by other lawyers.

A. Kimberly Hoffman practices in the areas of Delaware real estate and land use law . She represents clients in matters involving land development, zoning approvals, property use, and a range of commercial and residential real estate issues. Kim has been recognized by Best Lawyers since 2021. This recognition is based on peer review within the legal profession and reflects the regard of fellow attorneys practicing in similar areas of law. Practicing in Wilmington, Delaware, A. Kimberly Hoffma...

Cindy L. Szabo is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Tax Law and Trusts and Estates. Cindy L. practices law in Georgetown, Delaware Best Lawyers has recognized Cindy L. Szabo 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 Cindy L. Szabo is held by other lawyers.

Nathan E. Barnett focuses his practice on mergers and acquisitions, private equity, venture capital, corporate finance and securities, and Delaware corporate and alternative entity laws. He also advises boards of directors, special committees and equity holders on fiduciary duties and other corporate governance matters related to Delaware corporations, limited partnerships, limited liability companies and statutory trusts, including in connection with conflict transactions. He has experience ...

Mr. Sandler is a member of the firm's Management Committee and Long-term Planning Committee and co-chair of the firm’s Creditors’ Committee Practice Group. He has substantial experience representing debtors, committees, acquirers, fiduciaries (including receivers and trustees), and other significant parties in interest in complex reorganizations and financially distressed situations, both in and out of court. Mr. Sandler’s recent committee representations include Ditech Hold...

Paul Brown is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Commercial Litigation. Paul practices law in Wilmington, Delaware Best Lawyers has recognized Paul Brown since 2027. 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 Paul Brown is held by other lawyers.

Brett M. McCartney is chairman of the Board of Directors of Bayard and a director in the firm's litigation group. He concentrates his practice in the areas of corporate governance and complex commercial litigation, stockholder litigation, fiduciary duties, alternative entity disputes, class action, and derivative litigation. Brett is also a member of Bayard’s Executive Committee. Brett represents stockholders, directors and officers in litigation in the Court of Chancery in a variety of...

Keith E. Donovan is the Managing Partner of Morris James. He has over 20 years of experience litigating Delaware personal injury cases. Having started his career representing those in the insurance industry, he has a unique understanding of the tactics and strategies used by insurance companies in the defense of injury claims. Keith is a frequent speaker on personal injury insurance issues and on trial techniques and strategies. He is often selected by his peers to serve as an arbitrator and/...