John M. O'Toole

Gretchen S. Knight leads the firm’s Delaware family law practice at Morris James LLP. For more than twenty-five years, she has represented individuals and families in the Delaware Family Court in New Castle, Kent, and Sussex Counties. Gretchen represents clients in a broad range of family law matters, including: Divorce Division of Marital Property Alimony and Spousal Support Premarital Agreements Child Custody and Visitation Child Support Guardianship of Children Adoptions by Relatives...

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 ...

John W. Paradee is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Land Use and Zoning Law and Litigation - Land Use and Zoning. John W. practices law in Dover, Delaware Best Lawyers has recognized John W. Paradee since 2008. 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 John W. Paradee is held by other lawyers.

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...

Barbara Snapp Danberg is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Elder Law and Trusts and Estates. Barbara Snapp practices law in Wilmington, Delaware Best Lawyers has recognized Barbara Snapp Danberg 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 Barbara Snapp Danberg is held by other lawyers.

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....

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.

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.

Laura Simon is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs and Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs. Laura practices law in Wilmington, Delaware Best Lawyers has recognized Laura Simon since 2020. 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 Laura Simon is held by other lawyers.

Stephen B. Brauerman (Steve) is a director at Bayard and member of the firm’s litigation group. He concentrates his practice in the areas of corporate, commercial and intellectual property litigation in Delaware’s state and federal Courts. He has litigated a wide array of cases involving fiduciary duty claims, corporate and alternative entity control disputes, advancement/ indemnification, breach of contract, antitrust, securities, patent infringement, copyright infringement, and ...