James D. Taylor

Ann L. Martino Frazier prepares complex estate plans for high net worth individuals. With her extensive background in corporate law and international tax, as well as all aspects of Delaware and Pennsylvania trusts and estate law, she offers a comprehensive approach to estate planning that is unique in her field. Ann is also well recognized for the compassion she brings to her work. Having suffered the sudden loss of her spouse while still a young mother, she understands the financial and emot...

Shannon S. Frazier advises Delaware business entities and financial institutions on complex commercial and financing transactions across a broad range of industries. Shannon counsels clients on matters involving Banking and Finance Law, Commercial Finance Law, Corporate Law, Equipment Finance Law, Project Finance Law, Securitization and Structured Finance Law, and Business Organizations, including LLCs and Partnerships. She advises clients on the formation, operation, governance, restructurin...

David C. Hutt practices Delaware real estate and land use law . He represents clients in matters involving land development, zoning approvals, property use, and real estate-related legal issues throughout Delaware. David C. Hutt has been recognized by Best Lawyers since 2021 for his work in Land Use and Zoning Law and Real Estate Law. This recognition is based on peer review evaluations from attorneys practicing in the same geographic region and legal practice areas.

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

Mr. O'Neill has extensive experience in all aspects of bankruptcy work, including representation of debtors, unsecured creditors, and creditors' committees in chapter 11 cases. Mr. O'Neill served on the panel of chapter 7 trustees for the districts of Delaware, New Jersey, and the Eastern District of Pennsylvania. Mr. O'Neill is a former member of the board of directors of the Consumer Bankruptcy Assistance Project, a nationally recognized nonprofit organization that provides pro bono legal s...

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...

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.

Steven J. Daniels is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Corporate Law and Mergers and Acquisitions Law. Steven J. practices law in Wilmington, Delaware Best Lawyers has recognized Steven J. Daniels 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 professional regard in which Steven J. Daniels is held by other lawyers.

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.

For more than two decades, Edward B. Micheletti has successfully represented clients in significant business litigation matters at both the trial court and appellate levels in Delaware. A former head of the litigation practice in Skadden’s Wilmington office, he is a senior litigator with a vast breadth of experience in M&A litigation. Mr. Micheletti repeatedly has been selected for inclusion in Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business , The Best Lawyers in America ...