Jacob Kirkham

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 lia...

Benjamin Schladweiler is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Litigation - Intellectual Property. Benjamin practices law in Wilmington, Delaware Best Lawyers has recognized Benjamin Schladweiler 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 Benjamin Schladweiler is held by other lawyers.

Ted Murphy began practicing Immigration Law in 1994. During his early years as a sole practitioner, he represented individuals in detained and juvenile immigration matters. In 1997, he entered federal service, where he spent more than a decade with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and the former Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS). His background includes work on complex immigration cases and regular speaking engagements addressing developments in immigration law. In 20...

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...

Joseph O. Larkin is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Corporate Law. Joseph O. practices law in Wilmington, Delaware Best Lawyers has recognized Joseph O. Larkin since 2022. 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 Joseph O. Larkin is held by other lawyers.

A lifelong Delaware resident with more than 25 years of experience practicing family law, Carl W. Heckert is a respected and long-time practitioner of divorce litigation and mediation. His family law practice includes divorce, property division, custody, child support, alimony, protection from abuse, as well as grandparent and stepparent’s rights. He is also a Certified Family Law Mediator in Delaware following the state’s inaugural certification program by the Family Court of the...

Lucian Murley is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law and Litigation - Bankruptcy. Lucian practices law in Wilmington, Delaware Best Lawyers has recognized Lucian Murley 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 Lucian Murley is held by other ...

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...

W. Christopher Componovo is an attorney with Morris James LLP who represents clients in Delaware workers' compensation matters throughout the state. Best Lawyers has recognized Chris since 2024 for his work in Delaware Workers' Compensation Law - Claimants. The recognition is based on peer review evaluations from attorneys practicing in the same geographic region and legal practice areas. At Morris James LLP, Chris assists injured workers with workers’ compensation claims involving work...

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....