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Lewis C. Ledyard III practices in banking and finance Law , business organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships ), commercial finance law, equipment finance, project finance, and securitization and structured finance. Best Lawyers has recognized Lew since 2020 for his work in multiple finance and business-related practice areas. This recognition is based on peer review evaluations conducted among attorneys practicing in the same geographic region and areas of law. Based in Wilmington, Del...

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 ...

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)....

Cliff C. Gardner is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Commercial Litigation. Cliff C. practices law in Wilmington, Delaware Best Lawyers has recognized Cliff C. Gardner 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 Cliff C. Gardner is held by other lawyers.

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.

Jenness E. Parker is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Commercial Litigation and Corporate Governance Law. Jenness E. practices law in Wilmington, Delaware Best Lawyers has recognized Jenness E. Parker 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 Jenness E. Parker is held by other lawyers.

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...

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...

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...

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 ...