Martin S. Lessner

David R. Hurst focuses his practice on complex business reorganizations, debt restructurings and insolvency matters. He represents public and private companies in out-of-court restructurings, prepackaged bankruptcies and traditional Chapter 11 cases. His debtor-side representations have spanned a wide variety of industries, including biotechnology and pharmaceuticals, chemicals, communications, healthcare, hedge funds, manufacturing and retail. Read full biography: https://www.mwe.com/people/...

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...

Shawn Tucker is an accomplished and well-respected real-estate attorney who has successfully quarterbacked some of Delaware’s largest development projects – from negotiating complex purchase agreements to obtaining final land use approvals in short order. In fact, Shawn’s unique background makes him a natural choice for developers and business leaders looking to expand in Delaware. Prior to entering private practice, Shawn served as New Castle County’s First Assistant ...

W. Christopher Componovo is an attorney with Morris James LLP who represents clients in Delaware workers' compensation matters throughout the state. Best Lawyers has recognized Chris since 2024 for his work in Delaware Workers' Compensation Law - Claimants. The recognition is based on peer review evaluations from attorneys practicing in the same geographic region and legal practice areas. At Morris James LLP, Chris assists injured workers with workers’ compensation claims involving work...

Kevin G. Healy is a founding member of the Morris James LLP Delaware personal injury practice in Newark, Delaware. For more than 30 years, he has represented individuals and families in personal injury and wrongful death matters arising from negligent and reckless conduct. His practice includes claims involving car accidents, truck accidents, motorcycle accidents, pedestrian accidents, bicycle accidents, workplace injuries, and premises liability incidents. Kevin represents clients who have s...

Tammy Mercer is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Corporate Governance Law and Corporate Law. Tammy practices law in Wilmington, Delaware Best Lawyers has recognized Tammy Mercer 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 Tammy Mercer is held by other lawyers.

A. Kimberly Hoffman practices in the areas of Delaware real estate and land use law . She represents clients in matters involving land development, zoning approvals, property use, and a range of commercial and residential real estate issues. Kim has been recognized by Best Lawyers since 2021. This recognition is based on peer review within the legal profession and reflects the regard of fellow attorneys practicing in similar areas of law. Practicing in Wilmington, Delaware, A. Kimberly Hoffma...

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...

John H. Newcomer, Jr. practices in the areas of real estate and commercial litigation. His experience in these dual fields provides his clients with a rare perspective in dealing with complex real estate and business matters. Understanding the dynamics of litigation, and how it impacts his clients’ business strategies, gives John the ability to draft transactional documents with an eye towards avoiding problems before they arise. John chairs Morris James' Real Estate Group. In his real ...

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