John D. Simmons

Mark is a member of the firm, practicing in the Bankruptcy, Insolvency, & Restructuring Practice Group. He is the managing partner of the Wilmington office and co-chair of his practice group. Mark has a broad commercial practice, focusing in the areas of Chapter 11 reorganization and general insolvency law. He has represented all constituencies in corporate restructurings both in and out of Chapter 11, including debtors, unsecured creditors' committees, plan trustees, secured creditors, t...

David Carickhoff is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law. David practices law in Wilmington, Delaware Best Lawyers has recognized David Carickhoff 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 David Carickhoff 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...

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

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...

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...

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.

Jennifer C. Voss is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Commercial Litigation and Litigation - Securities. Jennifer C. practices law in Wilmington, Delaware Best Lawyers has recognized Jennifer C. Voss since 2016. 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 Jennifer C. Voss is held by other lawyers.

Michael G. Owen is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs, Delaware Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs and Workers' Compensation Law - Claimants. Michael, who practices law in Wilmington, Delaware, has been recognized since 2021. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Michael is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

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...