Michael J. Merchant

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...

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.

Jonathan G Strauss is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Banking and Finance Law, Commercial Finance Law, Corporate Law, Equipment Finance Law, Project Finance Law and Securitization and Structured Finance Law. Jonathan G practices law in Wilmington, Delaware Best Lawyers has recognized Jonathan G Strauss since 2022. 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...

Mary F. Caloway is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law. Mary F. practices law in Wilmington, Delaware Best Lawyers has recognized Mary F. Caloway 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 Mary F. Caloway is held by other lawyers.

Chase Brockstedt is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Environmental Law, Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs, Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs and Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs. Chase practices law in Lewes, Delaware Best Lawyers has recognized Chase Brockstedt since 2019. 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 profes...

Steven R. Director (Steve) is senior counsel at Bayard. Steve has over 40 years of experience in private practice in the areas of business transactions, tax, trust planning and administration (both personal and corporate), estate planning and administration, and business succession planning. Through a “hands-on” approach, Steve develops effective strategies and follow-through steps to assist his entity and individual clients form, acquire, and sell businesses, resolve significant ...

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....

Mr. Sandler is a member of the firm's Management Committee and Long-term Planning Committee and co-chair of the firm’s Creditors’ Committee Practice Group. He has substantial experience representing debtors, committees, acquirers, fiduciaries (including receivers and trustees), and other significant parties in interest in complex reorganizations and financially distressed situations, both in and out of court. Mr. Sandler’s recent committee representations include Ditech Hold...

Tom Hanson represents large and mid-sized companies in the resolution of complex business disputes. Tom pursues and defends claims involving breaches of fiduciary duty, corporate governance, breach of contract, purchase and sale agreements, limited liability company agreements, trade secret protection and restrictive covenants. Tom frequently appears before the Delaware Court of Chancery, the U.S. District Court for the District of Delaware, and the Complex Commercial Litigation Division of t...

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.