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Ian McCauley is a director in Bayard’s litigation group and leads the firm’s eDiscovery practice. Ian focuses his practice on electronic discovery from the anticipation to the conclusion of litigation. He has significant experience advising litigants in the Court of Chancery, Superior Court, District Court, and Bankruptcy Court on making defensible, efficient, and strategic decisions regarding the preservation, collection, and production of electronically stored information (ESI)....

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.

Faiz Ahmad is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Corporate Law. Faiz practices law in Wilmington, Delaware Best Lawyers has recognized Faiz Ahmad 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 Faiz Ahmad is held by other lawyers.

Kristen Bennett is passionate about the law and enjoys helping her clients navigate potentially confusing areas of estate planning, as well as estate and trust administration, with care, understanding and compassion. She keeps abreast of the ever-changing laws that affect her clients so that she can give them the most up-to-date information possible. Practicing in the firm’s Greater Wilmington, Delaware office, Kristen also provides counsel on taxation and tax planning for individuals a...

Jeffrey R. Waxman is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law, Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships) and Litigation - Bankruptcy. Jeffrey R. practices law in Wilmington, Delaware Best Lawyers has recognized Jeffrey R. Waxman 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 ref...

Kevin G. Collins is a director in the business bankruptcy and restructuring practice at Bayard. Kevin has represented a wide range of clients in chapter 11 and chapter 7 cases in Delaware and across the country. Kevin has been involved in matters involving many different industries including retail, healthcare, manufacturing and energy. He also provides opinions on enforceability, substantive non-consolidation, true sale and other creditors' rights matters. Kevin is active in the local, state...

Andrew S. Dupre is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Commercial Litigation. Andrew S. practices law in Wilmington, Delaware Best Lawyers has recognized Andrew S. Dupre since 2025. 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 Andrew S. Dupre is held by other lawyers.

Kara M. Swasey is a director at Bayard. She concentrates her practice in the area of family law, including divorce, custody, child support, adoption, guardianship and protection from abuse. She provides litigation support to Bayard’s bankruptcy, corporate and commercial law practices. Kara also represents landlords in commercial and residential landlord-tenant matters in Justice of the Peace courts throughout the state of Delaware. Kara is a member of the Executive Committee of the Mels...

Chad Stover represents clients in Delaware’s federal and state courts, and in courts across the country. He is a frequent first-chair trial attorney with a knack for making complex technical and factual problems understandable to juries, judges, and clients. Chad has successfully resolved patent and trademark claims, as well as breach of contract, fraud and other general commercial litigation claims, often involving licensing disputes. Known for building focused and persuasive arguments...

Lakshmi A. Muthu is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Corporate Law. Lakshmi A. practices law in Wilmington, Delaware Best Lawyers has recognized Lakshmi A. Muthu 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 Lakshmi A. Muthu is held by other lawyers.