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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...

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...

Silvia A. Shin is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Public Finance Law. Silvia A. practices law in Wilmington, Delaware Best Lawyers has recognized Silvia A. Shin since 2026. 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 Silvia A. Shin is held by other lawyers.

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...

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

Robert A. Weber is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law and Litigation - Bankruptcy. Robert A. practices law in Wilmington, Delaware Best Lawyers has recognized Robert A. Weber since 2017. 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 Robert A. Weber is held ...

Benjamin Strauss is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Corporate Law. Benjamin practices law in Wilmington, Delaware Best Lawyers has recognized Benjamin Strauss since 2026. 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 Benjamin Strauss is held by other lawyers.

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...

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.

Mr. Dalton has been in private practice since 1987. In 2000, he founded Dalton & Associates, P.A. specializing in the areas of Personal Injury, Plaintiff Medical Malpractice, Product Liability, Clergy Sex Abuse, Mass Tort and General Litigation. In 2004, Mr. Dalton became a fellow the American College of Trail Lawyers. Since 2009, he has served as ACTL’s Regent for Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware. He has been named to Best Lawyers in Delaware for 20 straight years and was name...