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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.

Keith E. Donovan is the Managing Partner of Morris James. He has over 20 years of experience litigating Delaware personal injury cases. Having started his career representing those in the insurance industry, he has a unique understanding of the tactics and strategies used by insurance companies in the defense of injury claims. Keith is a frequent speaker on personal injury insurance issues and on trial techniques and strategies. He is often selected by his peers to serve as an arbitrator and/...

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.

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...

Peter B. Ladig is a director at Bayard and co-chair of the litigation group. He concentrates his practice in the areas of corporate governance and commercial litigation, business divorce, stockholder litigation, fiduciary duties, partnership and limited liability company disputes, and class action and derivative litigation.Pete represents stockholders and directors in corporate litigation in the Delaware Court of Chancery in a wide range of matters, including advancement of legal fees and exp...

Anthony W. Clark has handled high-profile bankruptcy-related matters for diverse industry giants with transactions ranging in the multibillions. With decades of experience representing debtors, creditors, and acquirers, he regularly advises on corporate, securities, and general litigation matters. The former head of a major law firm’s Delaware Corporate Restructuring & Bankruptcy and Bankruptcy Litigation Practice for more than 25 years, he focuses his practice on Chapter 11 debtor ...

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.

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...

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...

Curtis P. Bounds is a director at Bayard and is the senior attorney in its Family Law Group. He has practiced law at Bayard since he graduated from the University of Virginia School of Law in 1990. Curtis is experienced in all areas of domestic relations law –adoption, alimony, child support, custody, dependency/neglect, divorce, equitable distribution of property, petitions for protection from abuse, prenuptial agreements, separation agreements, termination of parental rights and visit...